Table Of Contents - Arctic Cat 2014 XC 450 Service Manual

General Information ........................................................ 2
General Specifications.................................................. 2
Torque Specifications.................................................... 3
Torque Conversions (ft-lb/N-m)..................................... 4
Break-In Procedure ...................................................... 4
Gasoline - Oil - Lubricant.............................................. 4
Genuine Parts............................................................... 5
Preparation For Storage ............................................... 5
Preparation After Storage ............................................. 5
Periodic Maintenance...................................................... 7
Periodic Maintenance Chart ......................................... 7
Lubrication Points ......................................................... 8
Air Filter ........................................................................ 8
Valve/Tappet Clearance ................................................ 9
Testing Engine Compression ...................................... 10
Spark Plug .................................................................. 10
Liquid Cooling System ................................................ 10
Muffler/Spark Arrester ................................................ 11
Adjusting Throttle Cable ............................................. 11
Adjusting Engine RPM (Idle)....................................... 12
Engine/Transmission Oil - Filter ................................. 12
Front Differential/Rear Drive Lubricant ....................... 12
Tires............................................................................ 13
Driveshaft/Coupling .................................................... 13
Nuts/Bolts/Cap Screws ............................................... 13
Ignition Timing ............................................................ 13
Lights .......................................................................... 14
Shift Lever................................................................... 16
Frame/Welds............................................................... 16
Hydraulic Brake Systems............................................ 16
Burnishing Brake Pads ............................................... 18
Checking/Replacing V-Belt ........................................ 18
Steering/Frame/Controls............................................... 21
Front Body Panel/Fender ............................................ 21
Rear Body Panel......................................................... 22
Steering Post/Tie Rods............................................... 22
Speedometer/LCD Gauge .......................................... 24
Handlebar Grip ........................................................... 24
Throttle Control ........................................................... 25
Steering Knuckles....................................................... 26
Measuring/Adjusting Toe-Out ..................................... 27
Front Bumper Assembly ............................................. 28
Exhaust System.......................................................... 28
Seat ............................................................................ 28
Troubleshooting .......................................................... 29
Engine/Transmission .................................................... 30
Troubleshooting .......................................................... 31
Removing Engine/Transmission ................................. 33
Top-Side Components ................................................ 35
Removing Top-Side Components ............................... 35
Servicing Top-Side Components ................................ 39
Installing Top-Side Components ................................. 45
Left-Side Components ................................................ 49
Removing Left-Side Components............................... 49
Servicing Left-Side Components ................................ 51
Installing Left-Side Components................................. 53
Right-Side Components ............................................. 55
Removing Right-Side Components ............................ 55
Servicing Right-Side Components.............................. 58
Installing Right-Side Components .............................. 59
Center Crankcase Components ................................. 62
Separating Crankcase Halves .................................... 62

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Disassembling Crankcase Half ...................................63
Servicing Center Crankcase Components ..................65
Assembling Crankcase Half ........................................69
Joining Crankcase Halves...........................................72
Installing Engine/Transmission ....................................72
Fuel/Lubrication/Cooling.............................................. 75
Electronic Fuel Injection ..............................................75
Throttle Body ...............................................................75
Throttle Cable Free-Play .............................................76
Gas Tank .....................................................................76
Oil Filter/Oil Pump .......................................................77
Testing Oil Pump Pressure..........................................77
Liquid Cooling System ................................................78
Electric Fuel Pump/Fuel Level Sensor ........................79
Troubleshooting ...........................................................82
Electrical System .......................................................... 83
Battery.........................................................................83
RPM Limiter ................................................................84
Main Fuse ...................................................................84
Accessory Receptacle/Connector ...............................84
Brakelight Switch (Pressure) .......................................84
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor................85
Fan Motor ....................................................................85
Power Distribution Module (PDM) ...............................86
Ignition Coil .................................................................86
EFI Sensors ................................................................87
Speed Sensor .............................................................87
Ignition Switch .............................................................88
Handlebar Control Switches........................................89
Drive Select Switch .....................................................89
Front Drive Actuator ....................................................89
Gear Position Switch ...................................................90
Stator Coil ...................................................................90
Starter Relay ...............................................................91
Starter Motor ...............................................................91
Electronic Control Module (ECM)................................92
Regulator/Rectifier ......................................................92
Lights...........................................................................92
Ignition Timing .............................................................93
Tilt Sensor ...................................................................93
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)....................................95
EFI Diagnostic System ................................................95
Troubleshooting .........................................................100
Drive System ............................................................... 102
Front Drive Actuator ..................................................102
Front Differential ........................................................103
Drive Axles ................................................................114
Rear Gear Case ........................................................115
Hub............................................................................115
Hand Brake Lever/Master Cylinder Assembly ...........116
Hydraulic Brake Caliper.............................................117
Troubleshooting Drive System...................................120
Troubleshooting Brake System..................................120
Suspension.................................................................. 121
Shock Absorbers .......................................................121
Front A-Arms .............................................................121
Rear A-Arms .............................................................122
Wheels and Tires ......................................................123
Troubleshooting .........................................................124
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