2003 YAMAHA WR 450F cylinder head

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INSP
ADJ

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
EC300000
REGULAR INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
The following schedule is intended as a general guide to maintenance and lubrication. Bear in mind
that such factors as weather, terrain, geographical location, and individual usage will alter the
required maintenance and lubrication intervals. If you are a doubt as to what intervals to follow in
maintaining and lubricating your machine, consult your Yamaha dealer.
ItemAfter
break-inEvery
race
Every
third
(or
500 km)Every
fifth
(or
1,000 km)
As re-
quiredRemarks
ENGINE OIL
Replace
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VALVES
Check the valve clearances
Inspect
Replace
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The engine must be cold.
Check the valve seats
and valve stems for wear.
VALVE SPRINGS
Inspect
Replace
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Check the free length and
the tilt.
VALVE LIFTERS
Inspect
Replace
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Check for scratches and
wear.
CAMSHAFTS
Inspect
Replace
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Inspect the camshaft sur-
face.
Inspect the decompres-
sion system
CAMSHAFT SPROCKETS
Inspect
Replace
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Check for wear on the
teeth and for damage.
PISTON
Inspect
Clean
Replace
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Inspect crack
Inspect carbon deposits
and eliminate them.
PISTON RING
Inspect
Replace
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Check ring end gap
PISTON PIN
Inspect
Replace
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CYLINDER HEAD
Inspect and clean
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Inspect carbon deposits
and eliminate them.
Change gasket
CYLINDER
Inspect and clean
Replace
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Inspect score marks
Inspect wear
CLUTCH
Inspect and adjust
Replace
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Inspect housing, friction
plate, clutch plate and
spring
TRANSMISSION
Inspect
Replace bearing
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INSP
ADJIDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT/
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
EC35M021
IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT
1. Start the engine and thoroughly warm it
up.
2. Adjust:
Idle speed
Adjustment steps:
Adjust the pilot screw.
Refer to “PILOT SCREW ADJUSTMENT”
section.
Turn the throttle stop screw 1 until the
engine runs at the lowest possible speed.
To increase idle speed →
Turn the throttle stop screw 1 in a.
To decrease idle speed →
Turn the throttle stop screw 1 out b.
Engine idling speed:
1,700 ~ 1,900 r/min
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
The valve clearance should be adjusted
when the engine is cool to the touch.
The piston must be at Top Dead Center
(T.D.C.) on compression stroke to check or
adjust the valve clearance.
1. Remove:
Seat
Fuel tank
Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS” section in the CHAPTER 4.
2. Remove:
Carburetor
Refer to “CARBURETOR” section in
the CHAPTER 4.
Spark plug cap
Engine stay (upper)
Cylinder head cover
Refer to “CAMSHAFTS” section in the
CHAPTER 4.
3. Remove:
Timing plug 1
Straight plug 2
O-ring
1
2

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ENGCARBURETOR
Accelerator pump timing adjustment
Adjustment steps:
NOTE:
In order for the throttle valve height a to
achieve the specified value, tuck under the
throttle valve plate 1 the rod 2 etc. with
the same outer diameter as the specified
value.
Throttle valve height:
3.1 mm (0.122 in)
Fully turn in the accelerator pump adjust-
ing screw 3.
Check that the link lever 4 has free play
b by pushing lightly on it.
Gradually turn out the adjusting screw
while moving the link lever until it has no
more free play.
Carburetor installation
1. Install:
Carburetor joint 1
NOTE:
Install the projection a on the cylinder head
between the carburetor joint slots b.
T R..3 Nm (0.3 m · kg, 2.2 ft · lb)
2. Install:
Carburetor 1
NOTE:
Install the projection a between the carburetor
joint slots.
3. Install:
Hot starter plunger 1
1
T R..2 Nm (0.2 m · kg, 1.4 ft · lb)

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ENGCAMSHAFTS
CAMSHAFTS
CYLINDER HEAD COVER
Extent of removal:1 Cylinder head cover removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
CYLINDER HEAD COVER
REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Seat and fuel tank Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS” section.
Carburetor Refer to “CARBURETOR” section.
1 Spark plug 1
2 Engine upper bracket (right) 1
3 Engine upper bracket (left) 1
4 Cylinder head breather hose 1
5 Oil tank breather hose 1
6 Bolt (cylinder head cover) 2
7 Cylinder head cover 1
8 Gasket 1
9 Timing chain guide (upper) 1
1

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ENGCAMSHAFTS
REMOVAL POINTS
Camshaft
1. Remove:
Timing plug 1
Straight plug 2
2. Align:
“I” mark
With stationary pointer.
Checking steps:
Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise with
a wrench.
Align the “I” mark a on the rotor with the
stationary pointer b on the crankcase
cover. When the “I” mark is aligned with
the stationary pointer, the piston is at the
Top Dead Center (T.D.C.).
NOTE:
In order to be sure that the piston is at Top
Dead Center, the punch mark c on the
exhaust camshaft and the punch mark d
on the intake camshaft must align with the
cylinder head surface, as shown in the
illustration.
If there is no clearance, rotate the crank-
shaft counterclockwise one turn.
1
2
b
a
3. Loosen:
Tensioner cap bolt 1
4. Remove:
Timing chain tensioner 2
5. Remove:
Bolt (camshaft cap) 1
Camshaft caps 2
NOTE:
Remove the bolts (camshaft cap) in a criss-
cross pattern, working from the outside in.
CAUTION:
The bolts (camshaft cap) must be removed
evenly to prevent damage to the cylinder
head, camshafts or camshaft caps.
1
2
1
2

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ENGCAMSHAFTS
4. Measure:
Camshaft-to-cap clearance
Out of specification → Measure cam-
shaft journal diameter.
Camshaft-to-cap clearance:
0.020 ~ 0.054 mm
(0.0008 ~ 0.0021 in)
: 0.08 mm (0.003 in)
Measurement steps:
Install the camshaft onto the cylinder
head.
Position a strip of Plastigauge® 1 onto the
camshaft.
Install the circlip, dowel pins and camshaft
caps.
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Bolt (camshaft cap):
10 Nm (1.0 m • kg, 7.2 ft • lb)
NOTE:
Tighten the bolts (camshaft cap) in a criss-
cross pattern from innermost to outer
caps.
Do not turn the camshaft when measuring
clearance with the Plastigauge®.
Remove the camshaft caps and measure
the width of the Plastigauge
® 1.
5. Measure:
Camshaft journal diameter a
Out of specification → Replace the
camshaft.
Within specification → Replace cam-
shaft case and camshaft caps as a set.
Camshaft sprocket
1. Inspect:
Camshaft sprocket 1
Wear/damage → Replace the camshaft
assembly and timing chain as a set.
Camshaft journal diameter:
21.967 ~ 21.980 mm
(0.8648 ~ 0.8654 in)

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ENGCAMSHAFTS
Fit the timing chain 3 onto both camshaft
sprockets and install the camshafts on the
cylinder head.
NOTE:
The camshafts should be installed onto the
cylinder head so that the exhaust cam
sprocket punch mark c and the intake cam
sprocket punch mark d align with the sur-
face of the cylinder head.
CAUTION:
Do not turn the crankshaft during the
camshaft installation. Damage or
improper valve timing will result.
Install the clips and camshaft caps 4.
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Bolt (camshaft cap):
10 Nm (1.0 m • kg, 7.2 ft • lb)
NOTE:
Apply the engine oil on the thread and con-
tact surface of the bolts (camshaft cap) 5.
Tighten the bolts (camshaft cap) in a criss-
cross pattern.
CAUTION:
The bolts (camshaft cap) must be tight-
ened evenly, or damage to the cylinder
head, camshaft caps, and camshaft will
result.
5
4
E
2. Install:
Timing chain tensioner
Installation steps:
While pressing the tensioner rod lightly
with fingers, use a thin screwdriver and
wind the tensioner rod up fully clockwise.

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ENG
With the rod fully wound and the chain
tensioner UP mark a facing upward,
install the gasket 1 and the chain ten-
sioner 2, and tighten the bolt 3 to the
specified torque.
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Bolt (timing chain tensioner):
10 Nm (1.0 m • kg, 7.2 ft • lb)
Release the screwdriver, check the ten-
sioner rod to come out and tighten the
gasket 4 and the cap bolt 5 to the speci-
fied torque.
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Tensioner cap bolt:
7 Nm (0.7 m • kg, 5.1 ft • lb)
5
4New
3. Turn:
Crankshaft
Counterclockwise several turns
4. Check:
Rotor “I” mark
Align with the crankcase stationary
pointer.
Camshaft match marks
Align with the cylinder head surface.
Out of alignment → Adjust.
CAMSHAFTS