2004 YAMAHA WR 450F oil filter

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CAUTION:
Do not twist the element when squeezing
the element.
Leaving too much of solvent in the ele-
ment may result in poor starting.
5. Inspect:
Air filter element
Damage → Replace.
6. Apply:
Foam-air-filter oil or equivalent oil to the
element.
NOTE:
Squeeze out the excess oil. Element should
be wet but not dripping.
Wipe off the oil left on the element surface
using a clean dry cloth. (Excess oil in the ele-
ment may adversely affect engine starting.)
7. Install:
Filter guide 1
NOTE:
Align the projection a on filter guide with the
hole b in air filter element.
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
matching surface c on air filter element.
8. Install:
Air filter element 1
NOTE:
Align the projection a on filter guide with the
hole b in air filter case.
9. Hook:
Binder 1
NOTE:
Hook the binder 1 so that it contacts the filter
guide projections a.
AIR FILTER CLEANING

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ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
6. Idle the engine more than 10 seconds
while keeping the motorcycle upright.
Then stop the engine and add the oil to
the maximum level.
7. Install:
Oil tank cap
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
1. Start the engine and let it warm up for
several minutes.
2. Stop the engine and place an oil pan
under the drain bolt.
3. Remove:
Oil tank plug 1
Oil filler cap 2
Drain bolt (with gasket) 3
Oil filter drain bolt (O-ring) 4
Drain bolt (with gasket) 5
Drain bolt (with gasket) 6
Drain the crankcase and oil tank
(frame) of its oil.
4. Remove:
Engine skid plate
Engine oil hose clamp 1
Bolt (engine oil hose) 2
Engine oil hose 3
Oil strainer (frame) 4
5. Clean:
Oil strainer (frame)

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ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
6. If the oil filter is to be replaced during this
oil change, remove the following parts
and reinstall them.
7. Install:
Plain washer 1
Oil strainer (frame) 2
Engine oil hose 3
Bolt (engine oil hose) 4
Engine oil hose clamp 5
Engine skid plate
8. Install:
Gaskets
Oil filter drain bolt
Drain bolt (crankcase rear)
Drain bolt (crankcase left)
Drain bolt (frame)
9. Fill:
Crankcase Replacement steps:
Remove the oil filter cover 1 and oil filter
element 2.
Check the O-rings 3, if cracked or dam-
aged, replace them with a new one.
Install the oil filter element and oil filter
cover.
T R..
Oil filter cover:
10 Nm (1.0 m • kg, 7.2 ft • lb)
Oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
1.0 L (0.88 Imp qt, 1.06 US qt)
With oil filter replacement:
1.1 L (0.97 Imp qt, 1.16 US qt)
Total amount:
1.2 L (1.06 Imp qt, 1.27 US qt)
New
T R..70 Nm (7.0 m · kg, 50 ft · lb)
T R..8 Nm (0.8 m · kg, 5.8 ft · lb)
T R..2 Nm (0.2 m · kg, 1.4 ft · lb)
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
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T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
T R..20 Nm (2.0 m · kg, 14 ft · lb)
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
T R..23 Nm (2.3 m · kg, 17 ft · lb)

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PILOT SCREW ADJUSTMENT
10. Install:
Oil filler plug
11. Inspect:
Engine (for oil leaks)
Oil level
Refer to “ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPEC-
TION”.
12. Check:
Oil pressure
PILOT SCREW ADJUSTMENT
1. Adjust:
Pilot screw 1
* Except for USAChecking steps:
Slightly loosen the oil gallery bolt 1.
Start the engine and keep it idling until oil
starts to seep from the oil gallery bolt. If no
oil comes out after one minute, turn the
engine off so it will not seize.
Check oil passages, oil filter and oil pump
for damage or leakage.
Start the engine after solving the prob-
lem(s) and recheck the oil pressure.
Tighten the oil gallery bolt to specification.
T R..
Oil gallery bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m • kg, 7.2 ft • lb)
Adjusting steps:
NOTE:
To optimize the fuel flow at a smaller throttle
opening, each machine’s pilot screw has
been individually set at the factory. Before
adjusting the pilot screw, turn it in fully and
count the number of turns. Record this num-
ber as the factory-set number of turns out.
Turn in the pilot screw until it is lightly
seated.
Turn out the pilot screw by the factory-set
number of turns.
Pilot screw:
1-3/4 turns out (example)
*1-1/2 turns out (example)

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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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OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP AND CRANKCASE COVER
(RIGHT)
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
7 Oil hose 1
8 Kickstarter 1
9 Crankcase cover (right) 1
10 Gasket 1
11 Dowel pin/O-ring 4/2
12 Impeller 1
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”. 13 Plain washer 1
14 Impeller shaft 1
15 Oil seal 1 1
16 Oil seal 2 1
17 Bearing 1
2
3
2

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OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP AND CRANKCASE COVER
(RIGHT)
REMOVAL POINTS
EC4G3110
Impeller shaft
1. Remove:
Impeller 1
Plain washer 2
Impeller shaft 3
NOTE:
Hold the impeller shaft on its width across the
flats a with spanners, etc. and remove the
impeller.
EC4G3210
Oil seal
NOTE:
It is not necessary to disassemble the water
pump, unless there is an abnormality such as
excessive change in coolant level, discolora-
tion of coolant, or milky transmission oil.
1. Remove:
Bearing 1
Oil seal 2
INSPECTION
EC444200
Impeller shaft
1. Inspect:
Impeller shaft 1
Bend/wear/damage → Replace.
Fur deposits → Clean.

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OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP AND CRANKCASE COVER
(RIGHT)
EC4H4600
Bearing
1. Inspect:
Bearing
Rotate inner race with a finger.
Rough spot/seizure → Replace.
EC444400
Oil seal
1. Inspect:
Oil seal
Wear/damage → Replace.
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
EC4G5110
Oil seal
1. Install:
Oil seal 1
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the oil
seal lip.
Install the oil seal with its manufacture’s
marks or numbers facing inward.
Bearing
1. Install:
Bearing 1
NOTE:
Install the bearing by pressing its outer race
parallel.
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