2005 YAMAHA YZ450F radiator

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INSP
ADJ
CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
Do not apply pressure more than specified
pressure.
Radiator should be filled fully.
4. Inspect:
Pressure
Impossible to maintain the specified pres-
sure for 10 seconds → Repair.
Radiator
Radiator hose joint
Coolant leakage → Repair or replace.
Radiator hose
Swelling → Replace.
EC359020
CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
1. Check:
Clutch lever free play a
Out of specification → Adjust.
Clutch lever free play
a:
8 ~ 13 mm (0.31 ~ 0.51 in)
2. Adjust:
Clutch lever free play
NOTE:
Make minute adjustment on the lever side
using the adjuster 2.
After adjustment, check proper operation of
clutch lever. Clutch lever free play adjustment steps:
Loosen the locknuts 1.
Adjust the free play by changing their tight-
ening position.
Tighten the locknut.
T R..
Locknut:
7 Nm (0.7 m  kg, 5.1 ft  lb)

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ENGRADIATOR
EC450001
RADIATOR
Extent of removal:
1 Radiator removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
RADIATOR REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Drain the coolant. Refer to “COOLANT REPLACEMENT”
section in the CHAPTER 3.
Seat and fuel tank Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS” section.
Exhaust pipe Refer to “EXHAUST PIPE AND
SILENCER” section.
1 Engine guard 1
2 Panel 2
3Clamp 8
4 Radiator (right) 1
5 Hose 2 1
6 Hose 3 1
7 Hose 4 1
8 Pipe 2/O-ring 1/1
9 Radiator breather hose 1
10 Radiator (left) 1
11 Hose 1 1
12 Pipe 1/O-ring 1/1
1

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ENGRADIATOR
EC456000
HANDLING NOTE
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot
fluid and steam may be blown out under
pressure, which could cause serious
injury.
When the engine has cooled, open the radi-
ator cap by the following procedure:
Place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radi-
ator cap, slowly rotate the cap counter-
clockwise to the detent. This procedure
allows any residual pressure to escape.
When the hissing sound has stopped,
press down on the cap while turning coun-
terclockwise and remove it.
EC454000
INSPECTION
EC444100
Radiator
1. Inspect:
Radiator core 1
Obstruction → Blow out with compressed
air through rear of the radiator.
Bent fin → Repair/replace.
EC455000
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Radiator
1. Install:
Pipe 1 1
Hose 1 2
Pipe 2 3
Hose 3 4
Hose 4 5
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 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)
T R..2 Nm (0.2 m · kg, 1.4 ft · lb)
T R..2 Nm (0.2 m · kg, 1.4 ft · lb)
2. Install:
Hose 2 1
Radiator (left) 2
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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ENGRADIATOR
3. Install:
Radiator breather hose 1
Radiator (right) 2
Refer to “CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM”
section in the CHAPTER 2.
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
4. Install:
Panel 1
Bolt (radiator panel upper) 2
NOTE:
Fit the hook a on the inner side first into the
radiator.
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)

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ENGCYLINDER HEAD
CYLINDER HEAD
CYLINDER HEAD
Extent of removal:
1 Cylinder head removal
NOTE:
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.
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
CYLINDER HEAD REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Seat and fuel tank Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS” section.
Exhaust pipe and silencer Refer to “EXHAUST PIPE AND
SILENCER” section.
Radiator Refer to “RADIATOR” section.
Carburetor Refer to “CARBURETOR” section.
Camshaft Refer to “CAMSHAFTS” section.
1 Oil delivery pipe 1
2Nut 2
3* Bolt (L = 150 mm) 2
Refer to NOTE.
4* Bolt (L = 160 mm) 2
5 Cylinder head 1
6 Gasket 1
7 Dowel pin 2
8 Timing chain guide (front) 1
1

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ENGCDI MAGNETO
EC4L0000
CDI MAGNETO
Extent of removal:1 CDI magneto removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
CDI MAGNETO REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Seat and fuel tank Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS” section.
Bolt [radiator (left)]
Disconnect the CDI magneto lead.Refer to “RADIATOR” section.
1 Crankcase cover (left) 1
2 Gasket 1
3 Dowel pin 2
4 Nut (rotor) 1 Use special tool.
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
5 Rotor 1
6 Stator 1
7 Woodruff key 1
1

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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 nodanger 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 and guide Disconnect at engine side.
Radiator Refer to “RADIATOR” section.
Shift pedal Refer to “KICK AXLE AND SHIFT
SHAFT” 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.
Ignition coil
Disconnect the CDI magneto lead.