2000 YAMAHA YZ426F length

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INSP
ADJ
SPROCKETS INSPECTION/DRIVE CHAIN INSPECTION
EC368000
SPROCKETS INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
lSprocket teeth a
Excessive wear ® Replace.
NOTE:
Replace the drive, driven sprockets and drive
chain as a set.
EC369002
DRIVE CHAIN INSPECTION
1. Remove:
lMaster link clip
lJoint 1
lDrive chain 2
2. Clean:
lDrive chain
Place it in kerosene, and brush off as
much dirt as possible. Then remove the
chain from the kerosene and dry the
chain.
3. Measure:
lDrive chain length (10 links) a
Out of specification ® Replace.
Drive chain length (10 links):
Limit: 152.5 mm (6.00 in)
4. Check:
lDrive chain stiffness
Clean and oil the chain and hold as
illustrated.
Stiff ® Replace drive chain.

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INSP
ADJREAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING PRELOAD
ADJUSTMENT
EC36M012
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING
PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the rear wheel by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
2. Remove:
lRear frame
3. Loosen:
lLocknut 1
4. Adjust:
lSpring preload
By turning the adjuster 2.
* For EUROPE
NOTE:
lBe sure to remove all dirt and mud from
around the locknut and adjuster before
adjustment.
lThe length of the spring (installed) changes
1.5 mm (0.06 in) per turn of the adjuster.
CAUTION:
Never attempt to turn the adjuster beyond
the maximum or minimum setting.
5. Tighten:
lLocknut
6. Install:
lRear frame Stiffer ®Increase the spring preload.
(Turn the adjuster 2 in.)
Softer ®Decrease the spring preload.
(Turn the adjuster 2 out.)
Spring length (installed) a
Standard lengthExtent of adjustment
253 mm (9.96 in)
*260 mm (10.24 in)247 ~ 265 mm
(9.72 ~ 10.43 in)
*257 ~ 275 mm
(10.12 ~ 10.83 in)

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ENGCAMSHAFTS
6. Remove:
lClips
lDowel pins
lExhaust camshaft 1
lIntake camshaft 2
NOTE:
Attach a wire 3 to the timing chain to prevent
it from falling into the crankcase.
INSPECTION
Camshaft
1. Inspect:
lCam lobes
Pitting/scratches/blue discoloration ®
Replace.
2. Measure:
lCam lobes length a and b
Out of specification ® Replace.
Cam lobes length limit:
Intake:
a 31.6 mm (1.244 in)
b 22.85 mm (0.900 in)
Exhaust:
a 31.1 mm (1.224 in)
b 22.85 mm (0.900 in)
3. Measure:
lRunout (camshaft)
Out of specification ® Replace.
Runout (camshaft):
Less than 0.03 mm (0.0012 in)
4. Measure:
lCamshaft-to-cap clearance
Out of specification ® Measure bearing
diameter (camshaft)
Camshaft-to-cap clearance:
0.020 ~ 0.051 mm
(0.0008 ~ 0.0020 in)

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ENGVALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
lApply Mechanic’s blueing dye (Dykem) to
the valve face.
lInstall the valve into the cylinder head.
lPress the valve through the valve guide
and onto the valve seat to make a clear
pattern.
lMeasure the valve seat width again. If the
valve seat width is out of specification,
reface and relap the valve seat.
NOTE:
After every lapping operation be sure to
clean off all of the compound from the valve
face and valve seat.
Valve spring
1. Measure:
lValve spring free length a
Out of specification ® Replace.
2. Measure:
lCompressed spring force a
Out of specification ® Replace.
bInstalled length
3. Measure:
lSpring tilt a
Out of specification ® Replace.
Free length (valve spring):
Intake:
39.42 mm (1.55 in)
: 37.5 mm (1.48 in)
Exhaust:
41.80 mm (1.65 in)
: 39.8 mm (1.57 in)
Compressed spring force:
Intake:
12.6 ~ 13.8 kg at 32.87 mm
(27.78 ~ 30.42 lb at 1.29 in)
Exhaust:
12.6 ~ 14.6 kg at 35.35 mm
(27.78 ~ 32.19 lb at 1.39 in)
Spring tilt limit:
Intake:
2.5˚/1.7 mm (0.067 in)
Exhaust:
2.5˚/1.8 mm (0.071 in)

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ENG

CLUTCH
EC493000
REMOVAL POINTS
EC483211
Clutch boss
1. Remove:
l
Nut
1

l
Lock washer
2

l
Clutch boss
3

NOTE:

Straighten the lock washer tab and use the
clutch holding tool
4
to hold the clutch boss.

For USA and CDN
õ
Except for USA and CDN
Clutch holding tool:
YM-91042/90890-04086

õ

EC494000
INSPECTION
EC484100
Clutch housing and boss
1. Inspect:
l
Clutch housing
1

Cracks/wear/damage
®
Replace.
l
Clutch boss
2

Scoring/wear/damage
®
Replace.
EC484201
Primary driven gear
1. Check:
l
Circumferential play
Free play exists
®
Replace.
l
Gear teeth
a

Wear/damage
®
Replace.
EC484400
Clutch spring
1. Measure:
l
Clutch 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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CHAS
EC554200
Base valve
1. Inspect:
lValve assembly 1
Wear/damage ® Replace.
lO-ring 2
Damage ® Replace.
EC554400
Fork spring
1. Measure:
lFork spring free length a
Out of specification ® Replace.
EC554502
Inner tube
1. Inspect:
lInner tube surface a
Score marks ® Repair or replace.
Use #1,000 grit wet sandpaper.
Damaged oil lock piece ® Replace.
lInner tube bends
Out of specification ® Replace.
Use the dial gauge 1.
NOTE:
The bending value is shown by one half of the
dial gauge reading.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken the
tube.
EC554600
Outer tube
1. Inspect:
lOuter tube 1
Score marks/wear/damage ® Replace.
Fork spring free length
Standard Limit
460 mm
(18.1 in)455 mm
(17.9 in)
Inner tube bending limit:
0.2 mm (0.008 in)
FRONT FORK

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CHASREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
2. Install:
lStopper ring 1
NOTE:
After installing the stopper ring, push back the
bearing until it contacts the stopper ring.
New
EC585111
Spring (rear shock absorber)
1. Install:
lSpring 1
lSpring guide (upper) 2
lSpring guide (lower) 3
2. Tighten:
lAdjuster 1
3. Adjust:
lSpring length (installed) a
* For EUROPE
NOTE:
The length of the spring (installed) changes
1.5 mm (0.06 in) per turn of the adjuster.
ACHTUNG:CAUTION:
Never attempt to turn the adjuster beyond
the maximum or minimum setting.
4. Tighten:
lLocknut 1
Spring length (installed) a
Standard
lengthExtent of
adjustment
253 mm (9.96 in)
*260 mm (10.24 in)247 ~ 265 mm
(9.72 ~ 10.43 in)
*257 ~ 275 mm
(10.12 ~ 10.83 in)

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TUN
EC72B000
Rear suspension setting
The rear suspension setting should be made
depending on the rider’s feeling of an actual
run and the circuit conditions.
The rear suspension setting includes the fol-
lowing two factors:
1. Setting of spring preload
lChange the set length of the spring.
lChange the spring.
2. Setting of damping force
lChange the rebound damping.
lChange the compression damping.
EC72C001
Choosing set length
1. Place a stand or block under the engine
to put the rear wheel above the floor, and
measure the length a between the rear
wheel axle center and the rear fender
holding bolt.
2. Remove the stand or block from the
engine and with a rider astride the seat,
measure the sunken length b between
the rear wheel axle center and the rear
fender holding bolt.
3. Loosen the locknut 1 and make adjust-
ment by turning the spring adjuster 2 to
achieve the standard figure from the sub-
traction of the length b from the length
a.
Standard figure:
90 ~ 100 mm (3.5 ~ 3.9 in)
SETTING