2006 YAMAHA WR 450F fork

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INSP
ADJ
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
STANDARD POSITION:
This is the position which is back by the spe-
cific number of clicks from the fully turned-in
position.
* For EUROPE
** For AUS, NZ and ZA
CAUTION:
Do not force the adjuster past the minimum
or maximum extent of adjustment. The
adjuster may be damaged.
WARNING
Always adjust each front fork to the same
setting. Uneven adjustment can cause poor
handling and loss of stability.
3. Install:
Rubber cap
Standard position:
11 clicks out
* 8 clicks out
** 12 clicks out
EC36K000
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
Swingarm smooth action
Abnormal noise/unsmooth action →
Grease the pivoting points or repair the
pivoting points.
Damage/oil leakage → Replace.

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INSP
ADJ
STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
2. Inspect:
Bearing free play
Exist play → Replace.
STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND
ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the front wheel by placing a suit-
able stand under the engine.
2. Check:
Steering shaft
Grasp the bottom of the forks and gently
rock the fork assembly back and forth.
Free play → Adjust steering head.
3. Check:
Steering smooth action
Turn the handlebar lock to lock.
Unsmooth action → Adjust steering ring
nut.
4. Adjust:
Steering ring nut
Steering ring nut adjustment steps:
Remove the headlight.
Remove the handlebar and handle crown.
Loosen the ring nut 1 using the ring nut
wrench 2.
Ring nut wrench:
YU-33975/90890-01403

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ENGCRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
CRANKCASE BEARING
Extent of removal:
1 Crankcase bearing removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
CRANKCASE BEARING
REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Transmission Refer to “TRANSMISSION, SHIFT
CAM AND SHIFT FORK” section.
Shift cam and shift fork
1 Oil seal 3
2 Bearing 10 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
1

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ENGTRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM AND SHIFT FORK
TRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM AND SHIFT FORK
TRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM AND SHIFT FORK
Extent of removal:
1 Shift fork, shift cam, main axle and drive axle removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
TRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM
AND SHIFT FORK REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Engine Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” section.
Separate the crankcase. Refer to “CRANKCASE AND CRANK-
SHAFT” section.
1 Shift fork 1 1
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”. 2 Shift fork 2 1
3 Shift fork 3 1
4Shift cam 1
5 Main axle 1
6 Drive axle 1
7 Collar 1
1

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ENGTRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM AND SHIFT FORK
EC4H3000
REMOVAL POINTS
Shift fork, shaft cam and transmission
1. Remove:
Shift forks
Shift cam
Main axle
Drive axle
NOTE:
Tap lightly on the transmission drive axle and
shift cam with a soft hammer to remove.
Remove assembly carefully. Note the posi-
tion of each part. Pay particular attention to
the location and direction of shift forks.
EC4H4000
INSPECTION
EC4H4200
Gears
1. Inspect:
Matching dog a
Gear teeth b
Shift fork groove c
Wear/damage → Replace.
2. Inspect:
O-ring 1
Damage → Replace.
3. Check:
Gears movement
Unsmooth movement → Repair or
replace.
EC4H4600
Bearing
1. Inspect:
Bearing 1
Rotate inner race with a finger.
Rough spot/seizure → Replace.

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ENGTRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM AND SHIFT FORK
EC4H4801
Shift fork, shift cam and segment
1. Inspect:
Shift fork 1
Wear/damage/scratches → Replace.
2. Inspect:
Shift cam 1
Segment 2
Bend/wear/damage → Replace.
3. Check:
Shift fork movement
Unsmooth operation → Replace shift
fork.
NOTE:
For a malfunctioning shift fork, replace not only
the shift fork itself but the two gears each adja-
cent to the shift fork.
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Transmission
1. Install:
5th pinion gear (25T) 1
3rd pinion gear (16T) 2
Collar 3
4th pinion gear (20T) 4
2nd pinion gear (15T) 5
To main axle 6.
NOTE:
Apply the molybdenum disulfide oil on the
inner and end surface of the idler gear and on
the inner surface of the sliding gear, then
install.

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ENGTRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM AND SHIFT FORK
2. Install:
2nd wheel gear (26T) 1
4th wheel gear (21T) 2
3rd wheel gear (21T) 3
5th wheel gear (21T) 4
1st wheel gear (29T) 5
O-ring 6
To drive axle 7.
NOTE:
Apply the molybdenum disulfide oil on the
inner and end surface of the idler gear and
on the inner surface of the sliding gear, then
install.
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the O-
ring.
3. Install:
Plain washer 1
Circlip 2
NOTE:
Be sure the circlip sharp-edged corner a is
positioned opposite side to the plain washer
and gear b.
Install the circlip with its ends c settled
evenly on the spline crests.
cc
New
4. Install:
Collar 1
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the oil
seal lip.
When installing the spacer into the crank-
case, pay careful attention to the crankcase
oil seal lip.

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ENGTRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM AND SHIFT FORK
5. Install:
Shift fork 1 (L) 1
Shift fork 2 (C) 2
Shift fork 3 (R) 3
Shift cam 4
To main axle and drive axle.
NOTE:
Apply the molybdenum disulfide oil on the
shift fork grooves.
Mesh the shift fork #1 (L) with the 4th wheel
gear 5 and #3 (R) with the 5th wheel gear 7
on the drive axle.
Mesh the shift fork #2 (C) with the 3rd pinion
gear 6 on the main axle.
6. Install:
Transmission assembly 1
To crankcase (left) 2.
NOTE:
Apply the engine oil on the bearings and guide
bars.
7. Check:
Shifter operation
Transmission operation
Unsmooth operation → Repair.