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Arctic Cat 2014 XC 450 - User Manual

Arctic Cat 2014 XC 450
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XC 450
[ATV]
SERVICE MANUAL
2014

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

  • N
    Nicholas HowardAug 1, 2025
    How to prevent rapid or uneven tire wear on my Arctic Cat Offroad Vehicle?
    • K
      kelleystephenAug 1, 2025
      Rapid or uneven tire wear on your Arctic Cat Offroad Vehicle can be attributed to several factors. Check for worn or loose wheel hub bearings and replace them if necessary. Ensure that the front wheel alignment is correct; if not, adjust it. Also, verify that the tire inflation pressure is correct and adjust as needed.
  • P
    Patricia BarrettAug 6, 2025
    Why is my Arctic Cat Offroad Vehicle steering oscillating?
    • L
      Lisa CabreraAug 6, 2025
      Steering oscillation in your Arctic Cat Offroad Vehicle can occur for several reasons. It may be caused by unequally inflated tires (adjust the pressure), wobbly wheels (replace the wheels), loose or missing lug nuts (tighten or replace the lug nuts), worn or damaged wheel hub bearings (replace the bearing), worn or loose tie rod ends (replace or tighten the tie rod ends), defective or incorrect tires (replace the tires), damaged A-arm bushings (replace the bushings), or loose frame bolts and nuts (tighten the bolts and nuts).
  • J
    Julie BauerAug 12, 2025
    What to do if my Arctic Cat 2014 XC 450 Offroad Vehicle steering is pulling to one side?
    • M
      Monica WatsonAug 13, 2025
      If your Arctic Cat Offroad Vehicle's steering pulls to one side, several factors could be responsible. Ensure your tires are equally inflated; if not, adjust the pressure. The front wheel alignment may be incorrect and require adjustment. Worn or broken wheel hub bearings should be replaced. A distorted frame should be repaired or replaced. Lastly, a defective shock absorber may need replacement.
  • J
    James HolmesAug 18, 2025
    Why is the handling of my Arctic Cat 2014 XC 450 too heavy or stiff?
    • C
      Cynthia GayAug 18, 2025
      If the handling of your Arctic Cat Offroad Vehicle feels too heavy or stiff, the issue might stem from several causes. The front wheel alignment could be incorrect, requiring adjustment. Inadequate lubrication of appropriate components could be the cause, so lubrication is advised. Low tire inflation pressure may be the problem, so adjust the pressure. Seizing tie rod ends should be replaced. Also, linkage connections may be seizing and need repair or replacement.
  • M
    melissalopezAug 25, 2025
    How to fix steering noise in my Arctic Cat Offroad Vehicle?
    • O
      ortizamyAug 25, 2025
      Steering noise in your Arctic Cat Offroad Vehicle may be due to loose cap screws or nuts, which should be tightened. It could also be caused by broken or damaged wheel hub bearings, which would need replacement. Another potential cause is inadequate lubrication; make sure to lubricate the appropriate components.

Summary

2014 Arctic Cat XC 450 Service Manual

Torque Specifications

Break-In Procedure

Gasoline - Oil - Lubricant

Preparation For Storage

Preparation After Storage

Periodic Maintenance

Periodic Maintenance Chart

Details maintenance intervals and required actions for various ATV components.

Air Filter

CLEANING AND INSPECTING FILTER

Step-by-step guide for cleaning and inspecting the air filter element.

Valve;Tappet Clearance

Testing Engine Compression

Liquid Cooling System

Engine;Transmission Oil - Filter

Front Differential;Rear Drive Lubricant

Lights

Hydraulic Brake Systems

CHECKING;BLEEDING

Procedure for checking and bleeding the hydraulic brake system.

CHECKING;REPLACING PADS

Burnishing Brake Pads

Checking;Replacing V Belt

Steering Post;Tie Rods

Steering Knuckles

Throttle Control

Troubleshooting

Problem: Engine will not start or is hard to start (Compression too low)

Diagnoses and resolves issues related to low engine compression.

Problem: Engine noisy (Noise seems to come from piston)

Diagnoses and resolves engine noise originating from the piston area.

Problem: Spark absent or weak

Diagnoses and remedies for absent or weak spark.

Problem: Suspension too soft

Diagnoses and remedies for soft suspension.

Problem: Engine will not start or is hard to start (No spark)

Diagnoses and resolves issues related to lack of spark.

Problem: Engine noisy (Noise seems to come from timing chain)

Diagnoses and resolves engine noise originating from the timing chain.

Problem: Suspension too stiff

Diagnoses and remedies for stiff suspension.

Problem: Engine will not start or is hard to start (No fuel reaching the throttle body)

Diagnoses and resolves issues with fuel delivery to the throttle body.

Problem: Engine noisy (Noise seems to come from crankshaft)

Diagnoses and resolves engine noise originating from the crankshaft.

Problem: Engine stalls easily

Diagnoses and resolves conditions causing the engine to stall easily.

Problem: Engine noisy (Noise seems to come from transmission)

Diagnoses and resolves engine noise originating from the transmission.

Problem: Engine noisy (Excessive valve chatter)

Diagnoses and resolves excessive valve noise.

Problem: Engine noisy (Noise seems to come from secondary bevel gear and final driven shaft)

Diagnoses and resolves noise from secondary bevel gear and final shaft.

Engine;Transmission

Removing Engine;Transmission

Top-Side Components

Removing Top-Side Components

Procedure for removing top-side engine components.

Servicing Top-Side Components

VALVE ASSEMBLY

Details on servicing the valve assembly, including inspection and replacement.

PISTON ASSEMBLY

Procedures for piston assembly, including cleaning, inspection, and ring removal.

Installing Piston Rings

Instructions for installing piston rings onto the piston.

Cleaning;Inspecting Cylinder

Procedure for cleaning and inspecting the cylinder bore and sealing surface.

Installing Top-Side Components

Instructions for installing top-side engine components.

Cleaning;Inspecting Piston

Procedure for cleaning and inspecting the piston for wear and damage.

CYLINDER;CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY

Procedures for cylinder and cylinder head assembly.

A. Piston

Procedure for installing the piston onto the connecting rod.

Cleaning;Inspecting Cylinder Head

Procedure for cleaning and inspecting the cylinder head.

B. Cylinder

Procedure for installing the cylinder onto the crankcase.

Servicing Left-Side Components

REPLACING STATOR COIL;CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

Instructions for replacing the stator coil and crankshaft position sensor.

Installing Left-Side Components

Instructions for installing left-side engine components.

REPLACING STARTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

Instructions for replacing the starter clutch assembly.

Right-Side Components

Removing Right-Side Components

Steps for removing right-side engine components.

D. Centrifugal Clutch Assembly

Procedure for removing the centrifugal clutch assembly.

Servicing Right-Side Components

Installing Right-Side Components

Instructions for installing right-side engine components.

Center Crankcase Components

Separating Crankcase Halves

Procedure for separating the crankcase halves.

Disassembling Crankcase Half

Servicing Center Crankcase Components

SECONDARY GEARS

Procedures for servicing secondary gears, including backlash and tooth contact.

CRANKSHAFT ASSEMBLY

Procedures for measuring connecting rod and crankshaft specifications.

COUNTERSHAFT

Procedure for disassembling and assembling the countershaft.

Joining Crankcase Halves

Installing Engine;Transmission

Fuel;Lubrication;Cooling

Electronic Fuel Injection

Information and troubleshooting for the electronic fuel injection system.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Diagnoses common issues with the electronic fuel injection system.

Throttle Body

Gas Tank

Oil Filter;Oil Pump

Testing Oil Pump Pressure

Procedure for testing the oil pump pressure.

Liquid Cooling System

WATER PUMP

Procedure for removing and installing the water pump.

Electric Fuel Pump;Fuel Level Sensor

TESTING

Procedure for testing the electric fuel pump and fuel level sensor.

INSPECTING

Procedure for inspecting the fuel pump and fuel level sensor.

Electrical System

Ignition Switch

Information on the ignition switch and testing its voltage and resistance.

Drive Select Switch

Procedure for testing the drive select switch resistance and voltage.

Gear Position Switch

Procedure for testing the gear position switch resistance.

EFI Sensors

Procedures for testing various EFI sensors.

Handlebar Control Switches

Procedure for testing handlebar control switch resistance.

Front Drive Actuator

Procedure for testing the front drive actuator voltage.

Stator Coil

Procedures for testing stator coil voltage and resistance.

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor

Procedure for testing the ECT sensor resistance at various temperatures.

Ignition Coil

Information on the ignition coil and testing its resistance.

CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR

Procedure for testing the CKP sensor.

Battery

Information on battery maintenance, charging, and inspection.

OXYGEN (O2) SENSOR

Procedure for testing the O2 sensor resistance.

MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (MAP) SENSOR;INLET AIR TEMPERATURE

Procedure for testing MAP and IAT sensors.

Speed Sensor

Procedure for testing the speed sensor.

EFI Diagnostic System

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC)

Explanation of DTCs and how they are displayed and cleared.

Drive System

Front Drive Actuator

Information and procedures for the front drive actuator.

Front Drive Actuator

Front Differential

REMOVING DIFFERENTIAL

Steps for removing the front differential assembly.

INSTALLING DIFFERENTIAL

Instructions for installing the front differential assembly.

Rear Gear Case

Procedures for removing and installing the rear gear case.

Assembling Differential Assembly

Instructions for assembling the differential assembly.

Hand Brake Lever;Master Cylinder Assembly

Hydraulic Brake Caliper

REMOVING;DISASSEMBLING

Procedure for removing and disassembling the hydraulic brake caliper.

ASSEMBLING;INSTALLING

Instructions for assembling and installing the hydraulic brake caliper.

Troubleshooting Drive System

Troubleshooting Brake System

Problem: Braking poor

Diagnoses and remedies for poor braking performance.

Suspension

Front A-Arms

Rear A-Arms

Procedures for removing, cleaning, inspecting, and installing rear A-arms.

REMOVING

Steps for removing the rear A-arms.

INSTALLING

Instructions for installing the rear A-arms.

Wheels and Tires

Arctic Cat 2014 XC 450 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandArctic Cat
Model2014 XC 450
CategoryOffroad Vehicle
LanguageEnglish

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