2001 YAMAHA YZ426F ECU

4 - 77
ENGENGINE 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.
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is no
danger of it falling over.
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.

5 - 1
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




5

5 - 2
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

5 - 10
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.
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
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
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.
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
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
3
1
321
FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE

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CHASFRONT FORK
EC550000
FRONT FORK
Extent of removal:1 Front fork removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removalFRONT FORK 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.
Front wheel Refer to “FRONT WHEEL AND REAR
WHEEL” section.
Front caliper Refer to “FRONT BRAKE AND REAR
BRAKE” section.
Number plate
Handlebar Refer to “HANDLEBAR” section.
1 Protector 1
2 Brake hose holder 2
3 Pinch bolt (handle crown) 2 Only loosening.
4 Cap bolt 1Loosen when disassembling the front fork.
5 Pinch bolt (under bracket) 2 Only loosening.
6 Front fork 1
1

5 - 45
CHAS
EC560000
STEERING
Extent of removal:1 Under bracket removal2 Bearing removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
STEERING REMOVAL
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
Refer to “HANDLEBAR” section. Preparation for removal Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
Number plate
Handlebar
Cable guide
Front fender
1 Steering shaft nut 1
2 Front fork 2 Refer to “FRONT FORK” section.
3 Handle crown 1
4 Ring nut 1 Use special tool.
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
5 Under bracket 1
6 Ball race cover 1
7 Bearing (upper) 1
8 Bearing (lower) 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
9 Ball race 2 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
2
1
STEERING

5 - 50
CHASSWINGARM
EC570000
SWINGARM
Extent of removal:1 Swingarm removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
STEERING REMOVAL
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
Preparation for removal Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
Brake hose holder
Rear caliper
Bolt (brake pedal)
Drive chainRefer to “FRONT BRAKE AND REAR
BRAKE” section.
Shift the brake pedal backward.
1 Chain support 1
2 Chain tensioner (lower) 1
3 Bolt (rear shock absorber-relay
arm)1 Hold the swingarm.
4 Bolt (connecting rod) 1
5 Pivot shaft 1
6 Swingarm 1
1