Steering/Frame/Controls; Front Body Panel/Fender - Arctic Cat 2014 XC 450 Service Manual

Steering/Frame/Controls

The following steering components should be inspected
periodically to ensure safe and proper operation.
A. Handlebar grips not worn, broken, or loose.
B. Handlebar not bent, cracked, and has equal and
complete full-left and full-right capability.
C. Steering post bearing assembly/bearing housing
not broken, worn, or binding.
D. Ball joints not worn, cracked, or damaged.
E. Tie rods not bent or cracked.
F. Knuckles not worn, cracked, or damaged.
G. Cotter pins not damaged or missing.

Front Body Panel/Fender

REMOVING
1. Remove the seat; then remove four reinstallable riv-
ets and the side panels.
2. Remove two cap screws and two reinstallable rivets;
then remove the gas tank cap and remove the gas
tank cover. Reinstall the gas tank cap.
3. Remove the shift lever knob.
4. Remove two reinstallable rivets, two fender bolts,
and four cap screws; then lift the front fender panel
off and set aside. Account for the shift lever spring.
KC450A
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean all fender components with warm soap and
water.
2. Inspect fenders for cracks or other damage.
3. Inspect for any missing decals.
INSTALLING
1. Making sure the shift spring is in place and the shift
lever is properly positioned, place the front body
fender panel onto the ATV.
2. Loosely install the four cap screws and two finder
bolts; then install and lock the two reinstallable rivets.
KC453A
KC469A
KC467A
KC470A
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