Steering/Frame/Controls; Front Body Panel/Fender - Arctic Cat 2014 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 and both side panels.
2. Remove the front rack; then disconnect the head-
light/running light connectors located on the frame.
 NOTE: Use a small screwdriver to disengage the tab
connector allowing the connector assembly to be
removed from the frame.
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3. Remove the cap screws (A); then remove the rein-
stallable rivets (B) and remove the tank cover.
4. Remove the shift knob; then remove the shift mecha-
nism splash shield.
KC224
5. Remove the screws securing the front body to the
front body supports; then remove the left-side and
right-side footwell fasteners.
KC223
KC219A
KC220
KC211