Top-Side Components; Removing Top-Side Components - Arctic Cat 2014 XC 450 Service Manual

18. Remove the four cap screws securing the rear drive-
line to the output drive flange.
19. Support the engine and remove the two through-bolts
securing the engine assembly to the frame; then
move the engine rearward sufficiently to disengage
the front driveline and remove the engine from the
left side.

Top-Side Components

 NOTE: For efficiency, it is preferable to remove and
disassemble only those components which need to
be addressed and to service only those components.
The technician should use discretion and sound
judgment.
AT THIS POINT

To service any one specific component, only limited dis-
assembly of components may be necessary. Note the
AT THIS POINT information in each sub-section.
 NOTE: The engine/transmission does not have to
removed from the frame for this procedure.
Removing Top-Side
Components
A. Cylinder Head Cover/
Rocker Arms
B. Cylinder Head/Camshaft
 NOTE: Remove the spark plug, timing inspection
plug, and outer magneto cover; then using an appro-
priate wrench, rotate the crankshaft to top-dead-cen-
FI530B ter of the compression stroke.
1. Remove the cap screws securing the two tappet cov-
ers. Remove the two tappet covers. Account for the
O-rings.
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 NOTE: Keep the mounting hardware with the covers
for assembly purposes.
2. Remove the cylinder head cover cap screws. Note
the rubber washers on the four top-side cap screws;
remove the cylinder head cover. Note the orientation
of the cylinder head plug and remove it. Note the
location of the two alignment pins.
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