1999 YAMAHA YZF-R7 oil filter

CHAPTER 3
PERIODIC CHECKS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
INTRODUCTION ....................................... 3-1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
LUBRICATION INTERVALS ...................... 3-1
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND
LUBRICATION CHART .............................. 3-2
FUEL TANK AND AIR FILTER .................. 3-4
COWLINGS ............................................... 3-6
ENGINE ..................................................... 3-9
CHASSIS ................................................. 3-36
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ............................ 3-55
CHAPTER 4
OVERHAULING THE ENGINE
ENGINE ..................................................... 4-1
CAMSHAFTS ............................................. 4-8
CYLINDER HEAD .................................... 4-18
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS ............ 4-21
GENERATOR ........................................... 4-32
PICKUP COIL ........................................... 4-35
CLUTCH ................................................... 4-39
SHIFT SHAFT .......................................... 4-48
OIL PAN AND OIL PUMP ....................... 4-50
CRANKCASE ........................................... 4-56
CONNECTING RODS AND
PISTONS ................................................. 4-63
CRANKSHAFT ......................................... 4-74
TRANSMISSION ..................................... 4-79
CHAPTER 5
COOLING SYSTEM
RADIATOR AND THERMOSTAT .............. 5-1
RADIATOR AND THERMOSTAT .............. 5-3
OIL COOLER .............................................. 5-9
WATER PUMP ......................................... 5-12

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DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
Left view
Right view
1. Front fork compression damping force adjusting screw
2. Front fork rebound damping force adjusting screw
3. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt
4. Air filter
5. Starter (choke) “ “
6. Shift pedal
7. Rear shock absorber spring preload adjusting ring
8. Rear shock absorber compression damping force adjusting screw
9. Rear shock absorber rebound damping force adjusting screw
10. Fuses
11. Rear brake resorvoir
12. Rear brake pedal
13. Radiator cap and coolant reservoir tank cap
14. Engine oil filter
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SPECIAL TOOLS
EB104000
SPECIAL TOOLS
The following special tools are necessary for complete and accurate tune-up and assembly.
Use only the appropriate special tools as this will help prevent damage caused by the use of
inappropriate tools or improvised techniques.
When placing an order, refer to the list provided below to avoid any mistakes.
Tool No. Tool name/Function Illustration
90890-01080Flywheel puller
This tool is used to remove the generator
rotor.
90890-01235Rotor holding tool
This tool is used to hold the generator
rotor when removing or installing the gen-
erator rotor bolt or pickup coil rotor bolt.
90890-01286Drive chain cutter
This tool is used to remove the drive
chain.
90890-01304Piston pin puller
This tool is used to remove the piston
pins.
Radiator cap
tester
90890-01325
Adapter
90890-01352Radiator cap tester
Adapter
These tools are used to check the cooling
system.
90890-01403Steering nut wrench
This tool is used to loosen or tighten the
steering stem ring nuts.
90890-01426Oil filter wrench
This tool is needed to loosen or tighten
the oil filter cartridge.
90890-01434Rod holder
This tool is used to support the damper
adjusting rod.

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
SPEC

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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Item Standard Limit
Engine
Engine type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC ----
Displacement 749 cm
3

----
Cylinder arrangement Forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder ----
Bore
´
stroke 72
´
46 mm (2.83
´
1.81 in) ----
Compression ratio 11.4:1 ----
Engine idling speed 1,000 ~ 1,200 r/min ----
Vacuum pressure at engine idling
speed15.8 ~ 18.4 kPa
(120 ~ 140 mm Hg, 4.72 ~ 5.51 in Hg)----
Standard compression pressure
(at sea level) 157 kPa
(1.57 kgf/cm
2

, 22.3 psi) at 500 r/min----
Fuel
Recommended fuel Premium unleaded gasoline ----
Fuel tank capacity
Total (including reserve) 23 L (20.2 Imp qt, 24.3 US qt) ----
Reserve only 4.8 L (4.22 Imp qt, 5.07 US qt) ----
Engine oil
Lubrication system Wet sump ----
Recommended oil
Yamalube 4 (20W40) or SAE 20W40 type
SE motor oil (40˚F/5˚C or above)
(Non-Friction modified)
Yamalube 4 (10W40) or SAE 10W40 type
SE motor oil (60˚F/15˚C or below)
(Non-Friction modified)----
Quantity
Total amount 3.6 L (3.2 Imp qt, 3.8 US qt) ----
Without oil filter cartridge
replacement2.6 L (2.3 Imp qt, 2.7 US qt) ----
With oil filter cartridge replace-
ment2.8 L (2.5 Imp qt, 3.0 US qt) ----
Oil pressure (hot) 40 kPa (0.4 kgf/cm
2

, 5.69 psi) at
1,100 r/min ----
Relief valve opening pressure 480 ~ 560 kPa
(4.8 ~ 5.6 kgf/cm
2

, 68.3 ~ 79.7 psi)----
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SPEC
ENGINE TIGHTENING TORQUES
Item Fastener Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Remarks
Nm m·kgf ft·lb
Spark plugs – M10 4 13 1.3 9.4
Cylinder head Nut M10 8 50 5.0 36
E
Cylinder head Cap nut M10 2 50 5.0 36E
Cylinder head Bolt M6 2 12 1.2 8.7
Camshaft caps Bolt M6 28 10 1.0 7.2
E
Cylinder head cover Bolt M6 6 12 1.2 8.7
Oil passage check bolt Bolt M8 1 20 2.0 14
Cap bolt (timing chain tensioner) Bolt M6 1 10 1.0 7.2
Camshaft sprocket Bolt M7 4 24 2.4 17
Generator rotor Bolt M10 1 65 6.5 47
E
Pickup coil rotor Bolt M10 1 45 4.5 32E
Water pump inlet pipe Bolt M6 1 10 1.0 7.2LT
Water pump outlet pipe Bolt M6 1 10 1.0 7.2LT
Oil/water pump assembly
driven sprocketBolt M6 1 15 1.5 11LT
Oil pump Bolt M6 1 12 1.2 8.7
Oil cooler Bolt M20 1 63 6.3 45
E
Engine oil drain bolt – M14 1 43 4.3 31
Oil strainer housing Bolt M6 2 10 1.0 7.2
LT
Oil/water pump assembly
driven sprocket coverBolt M6 1 12 1.2 8.7LT
Oil delivery pipe Bolt M6 1 10 1.0 7.2LT
Oil filter bolt Bolt M20 1 70 7.0 50
Oil filter cartridge – M20 1 17 1.7 12
E
Exhaust pipe joints Bolt M8 8 20 2.0 14
Exhaust pipe Bolt M8 1 20 2.0 14
Exhaust pipe bracket Bolt M8 1 24 2.4 17
Exhaust pipe emission check
boltsBolt M6 4 10 1.0 7.2
Muffler clamp Bolt M8 1 20 2.0 14
Muffler Bolt M10 1 38 3.8 27
Muffler bracket Bolt M8 2 28 2.8 20
Crankcase (cylinder head) Stud bolt M10 10 10 1.0 7.2
E
Crankcase Bolt M9 10 32 3.2 23E
Crankcase Bolt M6 2 14 1.4 10E
Crankcase Bolt M6 14 12 1.2 8.7E
Crankcase Bolt M8 2 24 2.4 17E
Generator rotor cover Bolt M6 9 12 1.2 8.7
Clutch cover Bolt M6 9 12 1.2 8.7
Pickup coil rotor cover Bolt M6 7 12 1.2 8.7
TIGHTENING TORQUES

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SPEC
OIL FLOW CHART
Pressure feed
Timing chain area camshaft
Valve lifter Check bolt
Piston
Connecting rod
Big end bearing
Nozzle
Nozzle
Back torque limiter clutch
Starter clutch Main axleMain gallery
Drive axle
Oil filter cartridge
Oil cooler
Relief valve
Oil pump
Oil strainer
Oil pan
Drain bolt Main axle gears
Drive axle gearsCrankshaft journal (#2, #4)
Crankshaft journal (#3, #5)Crankshaft journal (#1)
OIL FLOW CHART

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SPEC
1Left handlebar switch lead
2Starter cable
3Main relay
4Speed sensor
5Throttle stop screw
6Sidestand switch lead
7Oil level switch lead
8Main switch lead
9Headlight and meter sub-wire har-
ness coupler0Horn lead
AHeadlight and meter sub-wire harness lead
BThrottle cable
CClutch hose
DWire harness (to headlight and meter sub-wire harness)
EWire harness
FFuel tank overflow hose
GWater pump breather hose
HCoolant reservoir breather hose
IAir filter case breather hose
CABLE ROUTING

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SPEC
JFuel tank breather hose
KCDI unit
LFall detection switch
MFuse box
NRelay unit
Align the portions of the main
switch lead and left handle-
bar switch lead marked with
white tape with the radiator
bracket at the frame.õFasten the starter cable and wire harness with a plastic band.
‚Fasten the oil level switch lead, speed sensor lead, sidestand
switch lead and stator coil assembly lead with a plastic band.
ëFasten the air filter breather hose, fuel tank overflow hose, clutch
hose and fuel tank breather hose with a plastic band.
ä20 mm (0.79 in)
ìRoute the sidestand switch lead behind the water pump breather
hose.
íRoute the oil level switch lead to the outside of the water pump
breather hose guide.
CABLE ROUTING