2003 YAMAHA WR 450F cylinder head

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ENGVALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
9. Lap:
Valve face
Valve seat
NOTE:
After refacing the valve seat or replacing the
valve and valve guide, the valve seat and
valve face should be lapped.
Lapping steps:
Apply a coarse lapping compound to the
valve face.
CAUTION:
Do not let the compound enter the gap
between the valve stem and the guide.
Apply molybdenum disulfide oil to the
valve stem.
Install the valve into the cylinder head.
Turn the valve until the valve face and
valve seat are evenly polished, then clean
off all of the compound.
NOTE:
For best lapping results, lightly tap the valve
seat while rotating the valve back and forth
between your hands.
Apply a fine lapping compound to the
valve face and repeat the above steps.
NOTE:
After every lapping operation be sure to
clean off all of the compound from the valve
face and valve seat.
Apply Mechanic’s blueing dye (Dykem) to
the valve face.
Install the valve into the cylinder head.
Press the valve through the valve guide
and onto the valve seat to make a clear
pattern.
Measure the valve seat width again. If the
valve seat width is out of specification,
reface and relap the valve seat.

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ENGVALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
Valve spring
1. Measure:
Valve spring free length a
Out of specification → Replace.
2. Measure:
Compressed spring force a
Out of specification → Replace.
bInstalled length
Free length (valve spring):
Intake:
37.03 mm (1.46 in)
: 35.17 mm (1.38 in)
Exhaust:
37.68 mm (1.48 in)
: 35.79 mm (1.41 in)
Compressed spring force:
Intake:
111.3 ~ 127.9 N at 27.87 mm
(11.3 ~ 13.0 kg at 27.87 mm,
24.91 ~ 28.66 lb at 1.10 in)
Exhaust:
127.4 ~ 146.4 N at 27.38 mm
(13.0 ~ 14.9 kg at 27.38 mm,
28.66 ~ 32.85 lb at 1.08 in)
3. Measure:
Spring tilt a
Out of specification → Replace.
Spring tilt limit:
Intake:
2.5˚/1.61 mm (0.063 in)
Exhaust:
2.5˚/1.65 mm (0.065 in)
Valve lifter
1. Inspect:
Valve lifter
Scratches/damage → Replace both lift-
ers and cylinder head.

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ENGVALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
Combination of cylinder head and valve
lifter
1. Combination:
For this combination, match the paint
color on the cylinder head with that on the
valve lifter according to the chart below.
NOTE:
When you purchase a cylinder head, you can-
not designate its size. Choose the valve lifter
that matches the above chart.Combination
Cylinder head mark
a (color)Valve lifter mark
b (color)
Blue Blue
Yellow Yellow
Purple Black
ab
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
1. Apply:
Molybdenum disulfide oil
Onto the valve stem and valve stem
seal.
2. Install:
Valves 1
Valve spring seats 2
Valve stem seals 3
Valve springs 4
Valve spring retainers 5
NOTE:
Make sure that each valve is installed in its
original place, also referring to the painted
color as follows.
Intake (middle) a: blue
Intake (right/left) b: gray
Exhaust: not paint
Install the valve springs with the larger pitch
c facing upward.
dSmaller pitch
New

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ENGCYLINDER AND PISTON
CYLINDER AND PISTON
CYLINDER AND PISTON
Extent of removal:1 Cylinder removal2 Piston removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
CYLINDER AND PISTON
REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Cylinder head Refer to “CYLINDER HEAD” section.
1 Bolt (cylinder) 1
2 Cylinder 1
3 Gasket 1
4 Dowel pin 2
5 Dowel pin/O-ring 1/1
6 Piston pin clip 2
Use special tool.
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”. 7 Piston pin 1
8 Piston 1
9 Piston ring set 1
2
1

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ENGCYLINDER AND PISTON
REMOVAL POINTS
Piston
1. Remove:
Piston pin clips 1
Piston pin 2
Piston 3
NOTE:
Put identification marks on each piston head
for reference during reinstallation.
Before removing each piston pin, deburr the
clip groove and pin hole area. If the piston
pin groove is deburred and the piston pin is
still difficult to remove, use the piston pin
puller 4.
CAUTION:
Do not use a hammer to drive the piston
pin out.
Piston ring
1. Remove:
Piston rings
NOTE:
Spread the end gaps apart while at the same
time lifting the piston ring over the top of the
piston crown, as shown in the illustration.
INSPECTION
Cylinder and piston
1. Inspect:
Cylinder and piston walls
Vertical scratches → Replace cylinder
and piston.
2. Measure:
Piston-to-cylinder clearance
Piston pin puller:
YU-1304/90890-01304
Measurement steps:
1st step:
Measure the cylinder bore “C” with a cylin-
der bore gauge.
NOTE:
Measure the cylinder bore “C” in parallel to
and at right angles to the crankshaft. Then,
find the average of the measurements.

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ENG
10. Install:
Engine guard 1
Clamp 2
Bolt [engine guard (front)] 3
Bolt [engine guard (rear)] 4
Cylinder head breather hose 5
T R..34 Nm (3.4 m · kg, 24 ft · lb)
T R..23 Nm (2.3 m · kg, 17 ft · lb)
11. Connect:
AC magneto lead
Refer to “CABLE ROUTING DIA-
GRAM” section in the CHAPTER 2.
12. Install:
Shift pedal 1
Bolt (shift pedal)
NOTE:
When installing the shift pedal onto the shift
shaft, be sure that the center of the shift pedal
is about 1 mm (0.04 in) a above the top of the
footrest.
T R..12 Nm (1.2 m · kg, 8.7 ft · lb)
AC MAGNETO AND STARTER CLUTCH

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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.
Drain the engine oil Refer to “ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT”
section in the CHAPTER 3.
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 and guide Disconnect at the engine side.
Radiator Refer to “RADIATOR” section.
Shift pedal Refer to “AC MAGNETO AND
STARTER CLUTCH” section.
Cylinder head breather hose and
oil tank breather hoseRefer to “CAMSHAFTS” section.
Ignition coil
Disconnect the AC magneto lead.

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CHAS
EC5B0000
HANDLEBAR
Extent of removal:1 Handlebar removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removalHANDLEBAR REMOVAL
Headlight
1 Hot starter cable 1 Disconnect at the lever side.
2 Hot starter lever holder 1
3 Clutch cable 1 Disconnect at the lever side.
4 Clutch lever holder 1 Disconnect the clutch switch lead.
5“ENGINE STOP” button 1 Disconnect the “ENGINE STOP” button
lead.
6 Lights switch 1
7 Master cylinder 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
8 Start switch 1 Disconnect the start switch lead.
9 Throttle cable cap 1
10 Throttle cable #2 (pushed) 1 Disconnect at the throttle side.
11 Throttle cable #1 (pulled) 1 Disconnect at the throttle side.
12 Grip (right) 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
13 Tube guide 1
14 Cover (grip cap) 1
15 Grip (left) 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
16 Handlebar holder (upper) 2
17 Handlebar 1
1
HANDLEBAR