2003 YAMAHA YZ450F torque

EC0A0000
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
...........................................1-1
MACHINE IDENTIFICATION
.....................1-2
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
....................1-3
CHECKING OF CONNECTION
.................1-6
SPECIAL TOOLS
......................................1-7
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
..........................1-10
DECOMPRESSION LEVER
.....................1-13
FUEL
........................................................1-17
STARTING AND BREAK-IN
....................1-18
TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
......................1-22
CLEANING AND STORAGE
...................1-23
CHAPTER 2
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
...................2-1
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
..........2-4
GENERAL TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS
...................................2-18
DEFINITION OF UNITS
...........................2-18
LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS
....................2-19
CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
.................2-21
CHAPTER 3
REGULAR INSPECTION AND
ADJUSTMENTS
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
...................3-1
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION
AND MAINTENANCE
................................3-4
ENGINE
......................................................3-5
CHASSIS
.................................................3-24
ELECTRICAL
...........................................3-45

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GEN
INFO
BREAK-IN PROCEDURES
1. Before starting the engine, fill the fuel
tank with the fuel.
2. Perform the pre-operation checks on the
machine.
3. Start and warm up the engine. Check the
idle speed, and check the operation of
the controls and the “ENGINE STOP”
button. Then, restart the engine and
check its operation within no more than 5
minutes after it is restarted.
4. Operate the machine in the lower gears
at moderate throttle openings for five to
eight minutes.
5. Check how the engine runs when the
motorcycle is ridden with the throttle 1/4
to 1/2 open (low to medium speed) for
about one hour.
6. Restart the engine and check the opera-
tion of the machine throughout its entire
operating range. Restart the machine
and operate it for about 10 to 15 more
minutes. The machine will now be ready
to race.
CAUTION:
After the break-in or before each race,
you must check the entire machine for
loose fittings and fasteners as per
“TORQUE-CHECK POINTS”.
Tighten all such fasteners as required.
When any of the following parts have
been replaced, they must be broken in.
CYLINDER AND CRANKSHAFT:
About one hour of break-in operation is
necessary.
PISTON, RING, VALVES, CAMSHAFTS
AND GEARS:
These parts require about 30 minutes of
break-in operation at half-throttle or less.
Observe the condition of the engine care-
fully during operation.
STARTING AND BREAK-IN

GEN
INFO
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TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
NOTE:
Concerning the tightening torque, refer to
“MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS” section
in the CHAPTER 2.
Frame to rear frame
Fuel tank to frame
Silencer to rear frame
Frame to engine
Engine bracket to engine
Engine bracket to frame
Steering shaft to frame
Steering shaft to handle crown
Handle crown to handlebar
Front fork to handle crown
Front fork to under bracket
Assembly of links
Link to frame
Link to shock absorber
Link to swingarm
Shock absorber to frame
Tightening of pivot shaft
Tightening of front axle
Tightening of axle holder
Tightening of rear axle
Wheel to sprocket
Caliper to front fork
Brake disc to wheel
Tightening of union bolt
Master cylinder to handlebar
Tightening of air bleeder
Brake pedal to frame
Brake disc to wheel
Tightening of union bolt
Master cylinder to frame
Tightening of air bleeder
Fuel tank to fuel cock
Tightening of oil hose clamp Frame construction
Combined seat and tank
Exhaust system
Engine mounting
Steering Steering shaft to
handlebar
Suspension Front Steering shaft to front
fork
Rear For link type
Rear Installation of shock
absorber
Rear Installation of swing-
arm
Wheel Installation of wheel Front
Rear
Brake Front
Rear
Fuel system
Lubrication system

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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m·kg ft·lb
Spark plug M10S
×
1.0 1 13 1.3 9.4
Camshaft cap M6
×
1.0 10 10 1.0 7.2
Cylinder head blind plug screw M12
×
1.0 1 37 3.7 27
Cylinder head (stud bolt) M6
×
1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
M8
×
1.25 1 15 1.5 11
(bolt) M10
×
1.25 4 Refer to NOTE.*
1

(nut) M6
×
1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Cylinder head cover M6
×
1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Cylinder M6
×
1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Timing chain tensioner M6
×
1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Tensioner cap bolt M6
×
1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Timing chain guide (rear) M6
×
1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Exhaust pipe (nut) M8
×
1.25 1 13 1.3 9.4
(bolt) M8
×
1.25 1 24 2.4 17
Silencer M8
×
1.25 2 35 3.5 25
Silencer clamp M8
×
1.25 1 20 2.0 14
Exhaust pipe protector M6
×
1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2
Clamp (cylinder head side) M5
×
0.8 1 3 0.3 2.2
Clamp (carburetor side) M4
×
0.7 1 3 0.3 2.2
Air filter case M6
×
1.0 2 8 0.8 5.8
Air filter joint clamp M6
×
1.0 1 3 0.3 2.2
Air filter joint and air filter case M5
×
0.8 1 4 0.4 2.9
Throttle cable cover M5
×
0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Hot starter plunger M12
×
1.0 1 2 0.2 1.4
Air filter element M6
×
1.0 1 2 0.2 1.4
Radiator panel (upper) M6
×
1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Radiator M6
×
1.0 6 10 1.0 7.2
Radiator hose clamp M6
×
1.0 8 2 0.2 1.4
Radiator pipe 1, 2 M10
×
1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Impeller M8
×
1.25 1 14 1.4 10
Water pump housing cover M6
×
1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2
Coolant drain bolt M6
×
1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Oil pump cover M4
×
0.7 1 3 0.3 2.2
Oil pump M6
×
1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2
Engine oil drain bolt (oil filter) M6
×
1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Oil filter cover M6
×
1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Oil delivery pipe 1 M10
×
1.25 1 20 2.0 14
M8
×
1.25 2 18 1.8 13
Oil delivery pipe 2 M6
×
1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Oil hose M6
×
1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Oil check bolt M6
×
1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Oil hose clamp–2 2 0.2 1.4
Clutch cover M6 × 1.0 7 10 1.0 7.2

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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE:
- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race.
NOTE:
*1: Tighten the cylinder head bolts to 30 Nm (3.0 m · kg, 22 ft · lb) in the proper tightening sequence,
remove and retighten the cylinder head bolts to 20 Nm (2.0 m · kg, 14 ft · lb) in the proper tightening
sequence, and then tighten the cylinder head bolts further to reach the specified angle 180˚ in the
proper tightening sequence.Crankcase cover (right) M6 × 1.0 10 10 1.0 7.2
Crankcase cover (left) M6 × 1.0 8 10 1.0 7.2
Crankcase M6 × 1.0 12 12 1.2 8.7
Clutch cable holder M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Oil drain bolt (crankcase rear) M10 × 1.25 1 20 2.0 1.4
(crankcase left) M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Oil drain bolt (frame) M8 × 1.25 1 23 2.3 17
Oil strainer (frame) M18 × 1.5 1 90 9.0 65
Crankcase bearing stopper M6 × 1.0 15 10 1.0 7.2
Drive axle oil seal stopper M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Ratchet wheel guide M6 × 1.0 2 12 1.2 8.7
Stopper plate M6 × 1.0 2 12 1.2 8.7
Kick starter M8 × 1.25 1 33 3.3 24
Screw (kick starter) M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Primary drive gear M20 × 1.0 1 75 7.5 54
Clutch boss M20 × 1.0 1 75 7.5 54
Push lever M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Clutch spring M6 × 1.0 6 8 0.8 5.8
Balancer driven gear M14 × 1.0 1 50 5.0 36
Balancer weight plate M6 × 1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2
Drive sprocket M20 × 1.0 1 75 7.5 54
Drive sprocket cover M6 × 1.0 2 8 0.8 5.8
Shift pedal M6 × 1.0 1 12 1.2 8.7
Shift guide M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Stopper lever M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Segment M8 × 1.25 1 30 3.0 22 Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m·kg ft·lb

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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE:
1. First, tighten the ring nut approximately 38 Nm (3.8 m • kg, 27 ft • lb) by using the ring nut
wrench, then loosen the ring nut one turn.
2. Retighten the ring nut 7 Nm (0.7 m • kg, 5.1 ft • lb). Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m·kg ft·lb
Handle crown and outer tube M8 × 1.25 4 23 2.3 17
Under bracket and outer tube M8 × 1.25 4 20 2.0 14
Handle crown and steering shaft M24 × 1.0 1 145 14.5 105
Handlebar holder (upper) M8 × 1.25 4 28 2.8 20
Steering ring nut M28 × 1.0 1 Refer to NOTE.
Front fork and cap bolt M48 × 1.0 2 30 3.0 22
Front fork and base valve M30 × 1.0 2 55 5.5 40
Cap bolt and damper rod (front fork) M12 × 1.25 2 29 2.9 21
Bleed screw (front fork) and cap bolt M5 × 0.8 2 1 0.1 0.7
Front fork and protector M6 × 1.0 6 10 1.0 7.2
Front fork and brake hose holder M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Front fork and hose cover M8 × 1.25 1 16 1.6 11
Front fork and hose cover M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Throttle cable cap M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Clutch lever holder mounting M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Clutch lever mounting M6 × 1.0 1 2 0.2 1.4
Hot starter lever holder mounting M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Front brake master cylinder and bracket M6 × 1.0 2 9 0.9 6.5
Front brake master cylinder cap M4 × 0.7 2 2 0.2 1.4
Brake lever mounting (bolt) M6 × 1.0 1 6 0.6 4.3
Brake lever mounting (nut) M6 × 1.0 1 6 0.6 4.3
Brake lever position locknut M6 × 1.0 1 5 0.5 3.6
Cable guide (front brake hose) and guide stay M5 × 0.8 1 4 0.4 2.9
Front brake hose union bolt (master cylinder) M10 × 1.25 1 30 3.0 22
Front brake hose union bolt (caliper) M10 × 1.25 1 30 3.0 22
Front brake caliper and front fork M8 × 1.25 2 23 2.3 17
Brake caliper (front and rear) and pad pin plug M10 × 1.0 1 3 0.3 2.2
Brake caliper (front and rear) and pad pin M10 × 1.0 1 18 1.8 13
Brake caliper (front and rear) and bleed screw M8 × 1.25 1 6 0.6 4.3
Front wheel axle and nut M16 × 1.5 1 105 10.5 75
Front wheel axle holder M8 × 1.25 4 23 2.3 17
Front brake disc and wheel hub M6 × 1.0 6 12 1.2 8.7
Rear brake disc and wheel hub M6 × 1.0 6 14 1.4 10
Brake pedal mounting M8 × 1.25 1 26 2.6 19
Rear brake master cylinder and frame M6 × 1.0 2 11 1.1 8.0
Rear brake master cylinder cap M4 × 0.7 2 2 0.2 1.4
Rear brake hose union bolt (caliper) M10 × 1.25 1 30 3.0 22
Rear brake hose union bolt (master cylinder) M10 × 1.25 1 30 3.0 22

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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE:
- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race.Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m·kg ft·lb
Rear wheel axle and nut M20 × 1.5 1 125 12.5 90
Driven sprocket and wheel hub M8 × 1.25 6 42 4.2 30
Nipple (spoke)–72 3 0.3 2.2
Disc cover and rear brake caliper M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Protector and rear brake caliper M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Chain puller adjust bolt and locknut M8 × 1.25 2 16 1.6 11
Engine mounting:
Engine upper bracket and frame M10 × 1.25 2 55 5.5 40
Engine lower bracket and frame M8 × 1.25 4 34 3.4 24
Engine and frame (front) M10 × 1.25 1 65 6.5 47
Engine and frame (upper) M10 × 1.25 1 55 5.5 40
Engine and frame (lower) M10 × 1.25 1 69 6.9 50
Engine guard (lower) M8 × 1.25 1 23 2.3 17
Engine skid plate mounting M6 × 1.0 6 10 1.0 7.2
CDI unit bracket mounting M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Pivot shaft and nut M16 × 1.5 1 85 8.5 61
Relay arm and swingarm M14 × 1.5 1 80 8.0 58
Relay arm and connecting rod M14 × 1.5 1 80 8.0 58
Connecting rod and frame M14 × 1.5 1 80 8.0 58
Rear shock absorber and frame M10 × 1.25 1 56 5.6 40
Rear shock absorber and relay arm M10 × 1.25 1 53 5.3 38
Rear frame and frame (upper) M8 × 1.25 1 32 3.2 23
Rear frame and frame (lower) M8 × 1.25 2 29 2.9 21
Swingarm and brake hose holder M5 × 0.8 4 1 0.1 0.7
Swingarm and patch M4 × 0.7 4 2 0.2 1.4
Drive chain tensioner mounting (upper) M8 × 1.25 1 19 1.9 13
Drive chain tensioner mounting (lower) M8 × 1.25 1 20 2.0 14
Chain support and swingarm M6 × 1.0 3 7 0.7 5.1
Seal guard and swingarm M5 × 0.8 4 6 0.6 4.3
Fuel tank mounting M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Fuel tank and fuel cock M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Fuel tank and seat set bracket M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Fuel tank and hooking screw (fitting band) M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Fuel tank and fuel tank bracket M6 × 1.0 4 7 0.7 5.1
Seat mounting M8 × 1.25 2 23 2.3 17
Side cover mounting M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Air scoop and fuel tank M6 × 1.0 6 4 0.4 2.9
Air scoop and radiator panel (lower) M6 × 1.0 2 4 0.4 2.9
Front fender mounting M6 × 1.0 4 7 0.7 5.1
Rear fender mounting (front) M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Rear fender mounting (rear) M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Number plate M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1

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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
EC212300
ELECTRICAL
Item Standard Limit
Ignition system:
Advancer type Electrical ----
C.D.I.:
Magneto-model (stator)/manufacturer 5SF-00/YAMAHA ----
Source coil 1 resistance (color) 720 ~ 1,080 Ω at 20 ˚C (68 ˚F)
(Green – Brown)----
Source coil 2 resistance (color) 44 ~ 66 Ω at 20 ˚C (68 ˚F)
(Black – Pink)----
Pickup coil resistance (color) 248 ~ 372 Ω at 20 ˚C (68 ˚F)
(White – Red)----
CDI unit-model/manufacturer 5TA-00/YAMAHA ----
Ignition coil:
Model/manufacturer 5TA-00/DENSO ----
Minimum spark gap 6 mm (0.24 in) ----
Primary winding resistance 0.08 ~ 0.10 Ω at 20 ˚C (68 ˚F) ----
Secondary winding resistance 4.6 ~ 6.8 kΩ at 20 ˚C (68 ˚F) ----
Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m·kg ft·lb
Stator M6 × 1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2
Rotor M12 × 1.25 1 56 5.6 40
Neutral switch M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9