2001 YAMAHA YZ426F brake

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ENG
OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP AND CRANKCASE COVER
(RIGHT)
OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP AND CRANKCASE COVER (RIGHT)
OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP AND CRANKCASE COVER (RIGHT)
Extent of removal:1 Oil filter removal2 Water pump removal
3 Crankcase cover (right) removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP
AND CRANKCASE COVER
(RIGHT) REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Drain the engine oil. Refer to “ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT”
section in the CHAPTER 3.
Drain the coolant. Refer to “COOLANT REPLACEMENT”
section in the CHAPTER 3.
Exhaust pipe Refer to “EXHAUST PIPE AND
SILENCER” section.
Brake pedal Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” section.
Clutch cover Refer to “CLUTCH” section.
1 Oil filter cover 1
2 Oil filter 1
3 Coolant pipe 2 1
4 Water pump housing 1
5 Pin 2
6 Oil delivery pipe 1
1
2
3

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ENGENGINE REMOVAL
Extent of removal:1 Engine removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
1 Engine skidplate 1
2 Neutral switch 1
3 Oil hose 2
4 Chain cover 1
5 Nut (drive sprocket) 1
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”. 6 Lock washer 1
7 Drive sprocket 1
8 Clip 1
9 Bolt (brake pedal) 1
10 Brake pedal 1
11 Engine upper bracket (right) 1
12 Engine upper bracket (left) 1
13 Engine lower bracket 2
14 Engine mounting bolt 3
15 Pivot shaft 1
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
16 Engine 1
1

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ENGENGINE REMOVAL
EC4M3000
REMOVAL POINTS
EC4F3100
Drive sprocket
1. Remove:
lNut (drive sprocket) 1
lLock washer 2
NOTE:
lStraighten the lock washer tab.
lLoosen the nut while applying the rear brake.
2. Remove:
lDrive sprocket 1
lDrive chain 2
NOTE:
Remove the drive sprocket together with the
drive chain.
EC4M3301
Engine removal
1. Remove:
lPivot shaft 1
NOTE:
If the pivot shaft is pulled all the way out, the
swingarm will come loose. If possible, insert a
shaft of similar diameter into the other side of
the swingarm to support it.
2. Remove:
lEngine 1
From right side.
NOTE:
Make sure that the couplers, hoses and cables
are disconnected.

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ENGENGINE REMOVAL
EC4M5000
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
EC4M5160
Engine installation
1. Install:
lEngine 1
Install the engine from right side.
lPivot shaft 2
lEngine mounting bolt (lower) 3
lEngine lower bracket 4
lBolt (engine bracket) 5
lEngine mounting bolt (front) 6
lEngine upper bracket (right) 7
lEngine upper bracket (left) 8
lBolt (engine bracket) 9
lEngine mounting bolt (upper) 0
EC4M5211
Brake pedal
1. Install:
lSpring
lBrake pedal 1
lO-ring 2
lBolt (brake pedal) 3
lClip 4
NOTE:
lApply the lithium soap base grease on the
bolt, O-rings and brake pedal bracket.
lInstall the clip with its stopper portion a fac-
ing inward.
T R..85 Nm (8.5 m · kg, 61 ft · lb)
T R..69 Nm (6.9 m · kg, 50 ft · lb)
T R..34 Nm (3.4 m · kg, 24 ft · lb)
T R..69 Nm (6.9 m · kg, 50 ft · lb)
T R..34 Nm (3.4 m · kg, 24 ft · lb)
T R..55 Nm (5.5 m · kg, 40 ft · lb)
New
T R..26 Nm (2.6 m · kg, 19 ft · lb)
EC4M5331
Drive sprocket
1. Install:
lDrive sprocket 1
lDrive chain 2
NOTE:
Install the drive sprocket together with the
drive chain.

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ENGENGINE REMOVAL
2. Install:
lLock washer 1
lNut (drive sprocket) 2
NOTE:
Tighten the nut while applying the rear brake.
New
T R..75 Nm (7.5 m · kg, 54 ft · lb)
3. Bend the lock washer tab to lock the nut.
4. Install:
lChain guide
lChain cover 1
lScrew (chain cover) 2
T R..8 Nm (0.8 m · kg, 5.8 ft · lb)
5. Install:
lOil hose 1
lBolt (oil hose) 2
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
6. Install:
lSpring 1
lPin 2
lNeutral switch 3
lBolt (neutral switch) 4
T R..4 Nm (0.4 m · kg, 2.9 ft · lb)

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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 removal2 Wheel bearing removal
3 Break disc removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removalFRONT WHEEL REMOVAL
Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
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
2
31
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.
WARNING

Support the machine securely so there is no
danger of it falling over.
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
2
31
3

FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL

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CHASFRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL
EC514200
Wheel axle
1. Measure:
lWheel 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)
EC594200
Brake disc
1. Measure:
lBrake disc deflection (only rear brake
disc)
Use the dial gauge 1.
Out of specification ® Inspect wheel
runout.
If wheel runout is in good condition,
replace the brake disc.
2. Measure:
lBrake disc thickness a
Out of limit ® Replace.
Disc deflection limit:
Standard
Rear —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)