2000 YAMAHA YZ426F warning

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INSP
ADJ
STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
lTighten the ring nut 3 using ring nut
wrench 4.
Ring nut wrench:
YM-33975/90890-01403
T R..
Ring nut (initial tightening):
38 Nm (3.8 m • kg, 27 ft • lb)
lLoosen the ring nut one turn.
lRetighten the ring nut using the ring nut
wrench.
T R..
Ring nut (final tightening):
7 Nm (0.7 m • kg, 5.1 ft • lb)
lCheck the steering shaft by turning it lock
to lock. If there is any binding, remove the
steering shaft assembly and inspect the
steering bearings.
lInstall the handle crown 5, steering shaft
nut 6, handlebar 7, handlebar holder 8
and number plate 9.
T R..
Steering shaft nut:
145 Nm (14.5 m • kg, 105 ft • lb)
Handlebar upper holder:
23 Nm (2.3 m • kg, 17 ft • lb)
Pinch bolt (handle crown):
23 Nm (2.3 m • kg, 17 ft • lb)
NOTE:
Set the torque wrench to the ring nut
wrench so that they form a right angle.
WARNING
Avoid over-tightening.
NOTE:
lThe upper handlebar holder should be
installed with the punched mark a for-
ward.
lInsert the end of fuel breather hose 0 into
the hole of the number plate.
CAUTION:
First tighten the bolts on the front side of
the handlebar holder, and then tighten
the bolts on the rear side.

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ENG

RADIATOR
EC456000
HANDLING NOTE
WARNING

Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot
fluid and steam may be blown out under
pressure, which could cause serious
injury.
When the engine has cooled, open the radi-
ator cap by the following procedure:
Place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radi-
ator cap, slowly rotate the cap counter-
clockwise to the detent. This procedure
allows any residual pressure to escape.
When the hissing sound has stopped,
press down on the cap while turning coun-
terclockwise and remove it.
EC454000
INSPECTION
EC444100
Radiator
1. Inspect:
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Radiator core
1

Obstruction
®
Blow out with com-
pressed air through rear of the radiator.
Bent fin
®
Repair/replace.
EC455000
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
EC445350
Radiator
1. Install:
l
Pipe 1
1

l
Hose 1
2

l
Pipe 2
3

l
Hose 3
4

l
Hose 4
5

2. Install:
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Hose 2
1

l
Radiator (left)
2

ENG
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ENGINE REMOVAL
EC4M0000
ENGINE REMOVAL
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
ENGINE REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the frame.
Seat and fuel tank Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS” section.
Carburetor Refer to “CARBURETOR” section.
Exhaust pipe and silencer Refer to “EXHAUST PIPE AND
SILENCER” section.
Clutch cable Disconnect at engine side.
Decompression cable and guide Disconnect at engine side.
Radiator Refer to “RADIATOR” section.
Shift pedal Refer to “CDI MAGNETO” section.
Cylinder head breather hose and
oil tank breather hoseRefer to “CAMSHAFTS” section.
Drain the engine oil Refer to “ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT”
section in the CHAPTER 3.
Spark plug cap
Disconnect the CDI magneto lead.
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.

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CHAS

EC500000
CHASSIS
EC590000
FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL
EC598000
FRONT WHEEL
FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL
Extent of removal:
1
Front wheel removal
2
Wheel bearing removal
3
Break disc removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removal
FRONT WHEEL REMOVAL
Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
1 Hose cover 1
2 Bolt (brake hose holder) 2 Only loosening.
3 Bolt (axle holder) 4 Only loosening.
4 Nut (front wheel axle) 1
5 Front wheel axle 1
6 Front wheel 1
7 Collar 2
8 Oil seal 2
9 Bearing 2 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
10Brake disk
1
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
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3

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CHAS

EC598100
REAR WHEEL
Extent of removal:
1
Rear wheel removal
2
Wheel bearing removal
3
Break disc removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removal
REAR WHEEL REMOVAL
Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
1 Nut (rear wheel axle) 1
2 Rear wheel axle 1
3 Chain puller 2
4 Rear wheel 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
5 Collar 2
6 Driven sprocket 1
7 Oil seal 2
8 Circlip 1
9 Bearing 2 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
10Brake disk
1
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
2
31
3

FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL

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CHAS

FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL
EC514200
Wheel axle
1. Measure:
l
Wheel axle 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 axle.
Wheel axle bending limit:
0.5 mm (0.020 in)
EC514302
Brake disc
1. Measure:
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Brake disc deflection
Use the dial gauge
1
.
Out of specification
®
Inspect wheel
runout.
If wheel runout is in good condition,
replace the brake disc.
2. Measure:
l
Brake disc thickness
a

Out of limit
®
Replace.
Disc deflection limit:
0.15 mm (0.006 in)
Disc wear limit:
Standard

Front
3.0 mm (0.12 in) 2.5 mm (0.10 in)
Rear
4.0 mm (0.16 in) 3.5 mm (0.14 in)

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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
EC5A0000
FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
EC5A8000
FRONT BRAKE
Extent of removal:1 Brake hose removal2 Caliper removal
3 Master cylinder removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removalFRONT BRAKE REMOVAL
Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
Drain the brake fluid.
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
1 Hose cover 1
2 Brake hose holder 1
3 Bolt (brake hose holder) 2 Only loosening.
4 Union bolt 2
5 Brake hose 1
6 Pad pin plug 1 Remove when loosening the pad pin.
7 Pad pin 1 Loosen when disassembling the caliper.
8 Caliper 1
9 Brake lever 1
10 Master cylinder bracket 1
11 Master cylinder 1
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
2
3
1
3
2

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CHAS
EC5A8100
REAR BRAKE
Extent of removal:1 Caliper removal2 Brake hose removal
3 Master cylinder removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removalREAR BRAKE REMOVAL
Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
Rear wheel Refer to “FRONT WHEEL AND REAR
WHEEL” section.
Drain the brake fluid. Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
1 Pad pin plug 1 Remove when loosening the pad pin.
2 Pad pin 1 Loosen when disassembling the caliper.
3 Caliper 1
4 Brake hose holder 2
5 Union bolt 2
6 Brake hose 1
7 Brake pedal 1
8 Reservoir tank 1
9 Reservoir hose 1
10 Master cylinder 1
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
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FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE