Servicing Top-Side Components - Arctic Cat 2014 XC 450 Service Manual

Servicing Top-Side
Components
VALVE ASSEMBLY
When servicing valve assembly, inspect valve seats,
valve stems, valve faces, and valve stem ends for pits,
burn marks, or other signs of abnormal wear.
 NOTE: Whenever a valve is out of tolerance, it must
be replaced.
Cleaning/Inspecting Cylinder Head
Cover
 NOTE: If the cylinder head cover cannot be trued,
the cylinder head assembly must be replaced.
1. Wash the cylinder head cover in parts-cleaning sol-
vent.
2. Place the cylinder head cover on the Surface Plate
covered with #400 grit wet-or-dry sandpaper. Using
light pressure, move the cylinder head cover in a fig-
ure eight motion. Inspect the sealing surface for any
indication of high spots. A high spot can be noted by
a bright metallic finish. Correct any high spots
before assembly by continuing to move the cylinder
head cover in a figure eight motion until a uniform
bright metallic finish is attained.
CAUTION
Do not remove an excessive amount of the sealing
surface or damage to the camshaft will result. Always
check camshaft clearance when resurfacing the cylin-
der head cover.
CAUTION
Water or parts-cleaning solvent must be used in con-
junction with the wet-or-dry sandpaper or damage to
the sealing surface may result.
Removing Valves
 NOTE: Keep all valves and valve components as a
set. Note the original location of each valve set for
use during installation. Return each valve set to its
original location during installation.
1. Using a valve spring compressor, compress the valve
springs and remove the valve keepers. Account for
an upper spring retainer.
2. Remove the valve seal and the lower remaining
spring seat. Discard the valve seal.
 NOTE: The valve seals must be replaced.
3. Remove the valve springs; then invert the cylinder
CC130D
head and remove the valves.
Measuring Valve Stem Runout
1. Support each valve stem end with the V Blocks; then
check the valve stem runout using a dial indicator.
CC132D
CC134D
CC136D
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