2000 YAMAHA WR 400F clutch

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INSP
ADJ
4. Inspect:
lOil level
Oil level should be between maximum
a and minimum b marks.
Oil level low ® Add oil to proper level.
NOTE:
When inspecting the oil level, do not screw the
oil level gauge into the oil tank.
Insert the gauge lightly.
(For USA and CDN)
CAUTION:
lDo not add any chemical additives.
Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and
additives could cause clutch slippage.
lDo not allow foreign material to enter the
crankcase.
(Except for USA and CDN)
CAUTION:
lDo not add any chemical additives or use
oils with a grade of CD a or higher.
lDo not use oils labeled “ENERGY CON-
SERVING II” b or higher. Engine oil also
lubricates the clutch and additives could
cause clutch slippage.
lDo not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
Recommended oil:
At 5 ˚C (40 ˚F) or higher
Yamalube 4 (20W-40) or SAE
20W-40 type SH motor oil
(Non-Friction modified)
At 15 ˚C (60 ˚F) or lower õ
Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE
10W-30 type SH motor oil
(Non-Friction modified)
and/or
Yamalube 4-R (15W-50)
(Non-Friction modified)
Recommended oil:
Refer to the following chart for
selection of oils which are suited
to the atmospheric temperatures.
Recommended engine oil classi-
fication:
API STANDARD:
API “SH” or higher grade
(Designed primarily for motor-
cycles)-20
-4-10
140
3010
5020
6830
8640 50
104
122¡CTemp.
¡F
10W/30
10W/40
20W/40
20W/50
a
b
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION

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INSP
ADJ
LUBRICATION
EC36a041
LUBRICATION
To ensure smooth operation of all compo-
nents, lubricate your machine during setup,
after break-in, and after every race.
1All control cable
2Brake and clutch lever pivots
3Shift pedal pivot
4Footrest pivot
5Throttle-to-handlebar contact
6Drive chain
7Tube guide cable winding portion
8Throttle cable end
9Clutch cable end
0Decompression cable end
AAA
AAB
CC
Use Yamaha cable lube or equivalent on these
areas.
õUse SAE10W-30 motor oil or suitable chain lubri-
cants.
‚Lubricate the following areas with high quality,
lightweight lithium-soap base grease.
CAUTION:
Wipe off any excess grease, and avoid get-
ting grease on the brake discs.

ENG
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CLUTCH
CLUTCH
CLUTCH
Extent of removal:1 Push rod and push lever removal2 Push rod 1 disassembly
3 Friction plate and clutch plate removal4 Clutch housing removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
CLUTCH REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Drain the engine oil. Refer to “ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT”
section in the CHAPTER 3.
Brake pedal Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” section.
Clutch cable Disconnect at engine side.
1 Clutch cover 1
2 Gasket 1
3 Dowel pin 2
4 Clutch spring 5
5 Pressure plate 1
6 Push rod 1 1
7 Circlip 1
8 Plain washer 1
9 Bearing 1
10 Push rod 2 1
4
1
1
2
3

ENG
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CLUTCH
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
11 Friction plate 2 [ø116 mm (4.57 in)] 1
12 Clutch plate 7
13 Friction plate 1 [ø112 mm (4.41 in)] 7
14 Nut 1
Use special tool.
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”. 15 Look washer 1
16 Clutch boss 1
17 Thrust washer 1
18 Clutch housing 1
19 Push lever 1
4
1
3

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ENGCLUTCH
EC493000
REMOVAL POINTS
EC483211
Clutch boss
1. Remove:
lNut 1
lLock washer 2
lClutch boss 3
NOTE:
Straighten the lock washer tab and use the
clutch holding tool 4 to hold the clutch boss.
For USA and CDN
õExcept for USA and CDN
Clutch holding tool:
YM-91042/90890-04086

õ
EC494000
INSPECTION
EC484100
Clutch housing and boss
1. Inspect:
lClutch housing 1
Cracks/wear/damage ® Replace.
lClutch boss 2
Scoring/wear/damage ® Replace.
EC484201
Primary driven gear
1. Check:
lCircumferential play
Free play exists ® Replace.
lGear teeth a
Wear/damage ® Replace.
EC484400
Clutch spring
1. Measure:
lClutch spring free length a
Out of specification ® Replace springs
as a set.
Clutch spring free length:
Standard
44 mm
(1.73 in)43 mm
(1.69 in)

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ENGCLUTCH
EC484500
Friction plate
1. Measure:
lFriction plate thickness
Out of specification ® Replace friction
plate as a set.
Measure at all four points.
EC484600
Clutch plate
1. Measure:
lClutch plate warpage
Out of specification ® Replace clutch
plate as a set.
Use a surface plate 1 and thickness
gauge 2.
Push lever
1. Inspect:
lPush lever 1
Wear/damage ® Replace.
Friction plate thickness:
Friction plate 1 [ø112 mm (4.41 in)]:
2.72 ~ 2.88 mm
(0.107 ~ 0.113 in)
: 2.5 mm (0.098 in)
Friction plate 2 [ø116 mm (4.57 in)]:
2.92 ~ 3.08 mm
(0.115 ~ 0.121 in)
: 2.7 mm (0.106 in)
Warp limit:
0.05 mm (0.002 in)
EC484810
Push rod
1. Inspect:
lPush rod 1 1
lBearing 2
lPlain washer 3
lPush rod 2 4
Wear/damage/bend ® Replace.
EC495000
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Push lever
1. Install:
lPush lever 1
NOTE:
Apply the engine oil on the oil seal lip and push
lever.

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ENGCLUTCH
EC495221
Clutch
1. Install:
lLock washer 1
lNut (clutch boss) 2
NOTE:
Use the clutch holding tool 3 to hold the clutch
boss.
For USA and CDN
õExcept for USA and CDN
Clutch holding tool:
YM-91042/90890-04086
New
T R..75 Nm (7.5 m · kg, 54 ft · lb)
õ
2. Bend the lock washer 1 tab.
3. Install:
lFriction plate 1 [ø112 mm (4.41 in)] 1
lClutch plate 2
lFriction plate 2 [ø116 mm (4.57 in)] 3
NOTE:
lInstall the clutch plates and friction plates
alternately on the clutch boss, starting with a
friction plate 1 and ending with a friction plate
2.
lApply the engine oil on the friction plates and
clutch plates.
4. Install:
lBearing 1
lPlain washer 2
lCirclip 3
To push rod 1 4.
NOTE:
Apply the engine oil on the bearing and plain
washer.
New

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ENGCLUTCH
5. Install:
lPush rod 2 1
lPush rod 1 2
NOTE:
Apply the engine oil on the push rod 1, 2.
6. Install:
lPressure plate 1
NOTE:
Align the much mark a on the pressure plate
with the punched mark b on the clutch boss.
7. Install:
lClutch spring
lBolt (clutch spring)
NOTE:
Tighten the bolts in stage, using a crisscross
pattern.
T R..8 Nm (0.8 m · kg, 5.8 ft · lb)
8. Install:
lGasket (clutch cover) 1
lDowel pin 2
New
9. Install:
lClutch cover 1
lBolt (clutch cover)
NOTE:
Tighten the bolts in stage, using a crisscross
pattern.
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)