Steering/Frame; Steering Post/Tie Rods - Arctic Cat 450 XC 2011 Service Manual

Steering/Frame

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.

Steering Post/Tie Rods

REMOVING
1. Remove the front body panel/fender (see Front Body
Panel/Fender in this section).
2. Remove the steering post cover; then remove the cap
screws securing the handlebar caps and move the
handlebar out of the way. Account for the two han-
dlebar caps.
3. Remove the cap screws securing the upper steering
post to the frame. Account for the housing cap, outer
housing, and inner housing.
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4. Remove the cotter pins from the inner tie rod ends;
then remove the nuts and disconnect the inner tie rod
ends.
 NOTE: If tie rods are to be completely removed,
remove the outer tie rod ends from the knuckles at
this time.
5. Remove the cap screw securing the lower steering
post to the bearing. Account for a flat washer.
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6. Remove the steering post from the ATV.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
 NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively, cracked,
or damaged in any way, replacement is necessary.
1. Wash the tie rod ends in parts-cleaning solvent. Dry
with compressed air. Inspect the pivot area for wear.
Apply a low-temperature grease to the ends.
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