2000 YAMAHA WR 400F light

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ENG

VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
Measurement steps:
l
Apply Mechanic’s blueing dye (Dykem)
b
to the valve face.
l
Install the valve into the cylinder head.
l
Press the valve through the valve guide
and onto the valve seat to make a clear
pattern.
l
Measure the valve seat width. Where the
valve seat and valve face made contact,
blueing will have been removed.
l
If the valve seat is too wide, too narrow, or
the seat is not centered, the valve seat
must be refaced.
9. Lap:
l
Valve face
l
Valve seat
NOTE:

After refacing the valve seat or replacing the
valve and valve guide, the valve seat and
valve face should be lapped.
Lapping steps:
l
Apply a coarse lapping compound to the
valve face.
l
Apply molybdenum disulfide oil to the
valve stem.
l
Install the valve into the cylinder head.
l
Turn the valve until the valve face and
valve seat are evenly polished, then clean
off all of the compound.
l
Apply a fine lapping compound to the
valve face and repeat the above steps.
CAUTION:
Do not let the compound enter the gap
between the valve stem and the guide.
NOTE:
For best lapping results, lightly tap the valve
seat while rotating the valve back and forth
between your hands.

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ENGVALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
4. To secure the valve cotters onto the
valve stem, lightly tap the valve tip with a
piece of wood.
CAUTION:
Hitting the valve tip with excessive force
could damage the valve.
5. Install:
lAdjusting pad 1
lValve lifter 2
NOTE:
lLubricate the valve lifters and pads with
molybdenum disulfide oil.
lValve lifter must turn smoothly when rotated
with a finger.
lBe careful to reinstall valve lifters and pads
in their original place.

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ENGCRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
5. Install:
lDowel pin 1
lO-ring 2
lCrankcase (right)
To crankcase (left).
NOTE:
lFit the crankcase (right) onto the crankcase
(left). Tap lightly on the case with soft ham-
mer.
lWhen installing the crankcase, the connect-
ing rod should be positioned at TDC (top
dead center).
6. Tighten:
lHose guide 1
lClutch cable holder 2
lBolt (crankcase)
NOTE:
Tighten the crankcase tightening bolts in
stage, using a crisscross pattern.
7. Install:
lOil delivery pipe
lO-ring
lBolt (oil delivery pipe)
8. Install:
lTiming chain
lTiming chain guide (rear)
lPlate washer
lBolt (timing chain guide)
9. Remove:
lSealant
Forced out on the cylinder mating sur-
face.
10. Apply:
lEngine oil
To the crank pin, bearing and oil deliv-
ery hole.
11. Check:
lCrankshaft and transmission operation.
Unsmooth operation ® Repair.
New
T R..12 Nm (1.2 m · kg, 8.7 ft · lb)
New
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)

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ENGTRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM AND SHIFT FORK
EC4H3000
REMOVAL POINTS
Shift fork, shaft cam and transmission
1. Remove:
lShift forks
lShift cam
lMain axle
lDrive axle
NOTE:
lTap lightly on the transmission drive axle and
shift cam with a soft hammer to remove.
lRemove assembly carefully. Note the posi-
tion of each part. Pay particular attention to
the location and direction of shift forks.
EC4H4000
INSPECTION
EC4H4200
Gears
1. Inspect:
lMatching dog a
lGear teeth b
lShift fork groove c
Wear/damage ® Replace.
2. Check:
lGears movement
Unsmooth movement ® Repair or
replace.
EC4H4600
Bearing
1. Inspect:
lBearing 1
Rotate inner race with a finger.
Rough spot/seizure ® Replace.

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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
2. Install:
lCopper washer 1
lUnion bolt 2
WARNING
Always use new copper washers.
CAUTION:
Install the brake hose so that its pipe por-
tion a directs as show and lightly touches
the projection b on the caliper.
New
T R..30 Nm (3.0 m · kg, 22 ft · lb)
3. Install:
lBrake hose holder 1
lCaliper 2
lBolt (caliper) 3
NOTE:
Fit the brake hose holder cut a over the pro-
jection b on the front fork and clamp the brake
hose.
4. Tighten:
lPad pin 4
5. Install:
lPad pin plug 5
T R..23 Nm (2.3 m · kg, 17 ft · lb)
T R..18 Nm (1.8 m · kg, 13 ft · lb)
T R..3 Nm (0.3 m · kg, 2.2 ft · lb)
EC5A5100
Rear caliper
1. Install:
lPad support 1
lBrake pad 2
lPad pin 3
NOTE:
lInstall the brake pads with their projections
a into the caliper recesses b.
lTemporarily tighten the pad pin at this point.

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CHAS
EC5B0000
HANDLEBAR
Extent of removal:1 Handlebar removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removalHANDLEBAR REMOVAL
Number plate
1 Decompression cable 1 Disconnect at the lever side.
2 Decompression lever holder 1
3 Clutch cable 1 Disconnect at the lever side.
4 Clutch lever holder 1
5 “ENGINE STOP” button 1
6 Lights switch 1
7 Master cylinder 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
8 Throttle cable cap 1
9 Throttle cable #2 (pushed) 1 Disconnect at the throttle side.
10 Throttle cable #1 (pulled) 1 Disconnect at the throttle side.
11 Grip (right) 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
12 Tube guide 1
13 Collar 1
14 Grip (left) 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
15 Handlebar holder (upper) 2
16 Handlebar 1
1
HANDLEBAR

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CHASHANDLEBAR
5. Install:
lThrottle cable cap 1
lScrew (throttle cable cap) 3
lCover (throttle cable cap) 4
WARNING
After tightening the screws, check that the
throttle grip 4 moves smoothly. If it does
not, retighten the bolts for adjustment.
T R..4 Nm (0.4 m · kg, 2.9 ft · lb)
6. Install:
lMaster cylinder 1
lMaster cylinder bracket 2
lBolt (master cylinder bracket) 3
NOTE:
lInstall the bracket so that the arrow mark a
faces upward.
lFirst tighten the bolt on the upper side of the
master cylinder bracket, and then tighten the
bolt on the lower side.
7. Install:
lLights switch 1
T R..9 Nm (0.9 m · kg, 6.5 ft · lb)
8. Install:
l“ENGINE STOP” button 1
lClutch lever holder 2
lBolt (clutch lever holder) 3
lDecompressor lever holder 4
lScrew (decompressor lever holder) 5
lClamp 6
T R..4 Nm (0.4 m · kg, 2.9 ft · lb)
T R..4 Nm (0.4 m · kg, 2.9 ft · lb)

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CHASREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
EC580000
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
Extent of removal:1 Rear shock absorber removal2 Rear shock absorber disassembly
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removalREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL
Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
Seat, fitting band and side covers Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS” section in the CHAPTER 4.
Silencer Refer to “EXHAUST PIPE AND
SILENCER” section in the CHAPTER 4.
Drain the coolant. Refer to “COOLANT REPLACENENTR ”
section in the CHAPTER 3.
Coolant reservoir Refer to “RADIATOR” section in the
CHAPTER 4.
1 Tail light connector 2
2 Band 2
3 Bolt (brake reservoir tank) 1
4 Clamp (air cleaner joint) 1 Only loosening.
5 Rear frame 1
6 Bolt (rear shock absorber-relay arm) 1Hold the swingarm.
7 Bolt (rear shock absorber-frame) 1
8 Rear shock absorber 1
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
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