Wheels And Tires - Arctic Cat XC 450 2016 Service Manual

NOTE: If removing the upper right A-arm, it will be
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necessary to disconnect the brake hose from the A-
arm.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean all A-arm components using a pressure
washer.
2. Inspect the A-arm for bends, cracks, and worn bush-
ings.
3. Inspect the frame mounts for signs of damage, wear,
or weldment damage.
INSTALLING
1. Install the A-arm assemblies into the frame mounts
and secure with the cap screws and new lock nuts.
Only finger-tighten at this time.
2. Slide the knuckle onto the drive axle and into posi-
tion on the A-arms; then secure the knuckle to the A-
arms with cap screws and new lock nuts. Tighten to
35 ft-lb.
3. Tighten the hardware securing the A-arms to the
frame mounts (from step 1) to 35 ft-lb.
4. Apply grease on the drive axle splines; then install
the hub assembly onto the drive axle.
5. Secure the hub assembly with the nut. Tighten only
until snug.
6. Secure the brake caliper to the knuckle with the two
new "patch-lock" cap screws (right side only).
Tighten the caliper to 20 ft-lb.
7. Compress the hand brake lever and engage the brake
lever lock; then secure the hub nut (from step 5) to
the drive axle. Tighten to 200 ft-lb.
8. Install a new cotter pin and spread the pin to secure
the nut.
9. Secure the shock absorber to the frame with a cap
screw and new lock nut. Tighten to 35 ft-lb.
10. Secure the shock absorber to the lower A-arm with a
cap screw and new lock nut. Tighten wing a criss-
cross pattern in 20 ft-lb increments to 35 ft-lb.
11. Secure the boot guard to the lower A-arm with the
two cap screws. Tighten securely.
12. Install the wheels and using a crisscross pattern,
tighten the wheel nuts in 20 ft-lb increments to a final
torque of 40 ft-lb (steel wheel), 60 ft-lb (aluminum
wheel w/black nuts), or 80 ft-lb (aluminum wheel w/
chrome nuts).
13. Remove the ATV from the support stand.
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Wheels and Tires

TIRE SIZE
! WARNING
Use only Arctic Cat approved tires when replacing tires.
Failure to do so could result in unstable ATV operation.
The ATV is equipped with low-pressure tubeless tires of
the size and type listed in General Information. Do not
under any circumstances substitute tires of a different
type or size.
! WARNING
Do not mix tire tread patterns. Use the same pattern
type on front and rear. Failure to heed warning could
cause poor handling qualities of the ATV and could
cause excessive drive train damage not covered by war-
ranty.
TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Front and rear tire inflation pressure should be 40.0 kPa
(5.7 psi).
REMOVING
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the
wheels.
! WARNING
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the support
stand to avoid injury.
2. Remove the wheels.
 NOTE: Keep left-side and right-side wheels sepa-
rated for installing purposes.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean the wheels and hubs using a pressure washer.
2. Inspect each wheel for cracks, dents, or bends.
3. Inspect each tire for cuts, wear, missing lugs, and
leaks.
INSTALLING
Install each wheel on its hub. Tighten wing a crisscross
pattern in 20 ft-lb increments to 80 ft-lb.
NOTE: Make sure each wheel is installed on its
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proper hub as noted in removing (the "rotation
arrow" (if applicable) must indicate forward direction
of rotation).