2006 YAMAHA WR 450F warning

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CHAS
EC5A5800
Caliper piston
1. Clean:
Caliper
Piston seal
Dust seal
Caliper piston
Clean them with brake fluid.
2. Install:
Piston seal 1
Dust seal 2
WARNING
Always use new piston seals and dust
seals.
NOTE:
Fit the piston seals and dust seals onto the slot
on caliper correctly.
ÈFront
ÉRear
3. Install:
Caliper piston 1
NOTE:
Apply the brake fluid on the piston wall.
CAUTION:
Install the piston with its shallow
depressed side
a facing the caliper.
Never force to insert.
ÈFront
ÉRear
Front caliper
1. Install:
Pad support 1
Brake pad 2
Pad pin 3
NOTE:
Install the brake pads with their projections
a into the caliper recesses
b.
Temporarily tighten the pad pin at this point.
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FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE

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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
3. Install:
Caliper 1
Rear wheel 2
Refer to “FRONT WHEEL AND REAR
WHEEL” section.
4. Tighten:
Pad pin 3
5. Install:
Pad pin plug 4
Master cylinder kit
1. Clean:
Master cylinder
Master cylinder kit
Clean them with brake fluid.
T R..18 Nm (1.8 m · kg, 13 ft · lb)
T R..3 Nm (0.3 m · kg, 2.2 ft · lb)
2. Install:
Master cylinder cup (primary) 1
Master cylinder cup (secondary) 2
To master cylinder piston 3.
NOTE:
Apply the brake fluid on the master cylinder
cup.
WARNING
After installing, cylinder cup should be
installed as shown direction. Wrong instal-
lation cause improper brake performance.
ÈFront
ÉRear
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3. Install:
Spring 1
To master cylinder piston 2.
NOTE:
Install the spring at the smaller dia. side.
ÈFront
ÉRear
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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
2. Install:
Brake lever 1
Bolt (brake lever) 2
Nut (brake lever) 3
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
brake lever sliding surface, bolt and contacting
surface of the master cylinder piston.
Rear master cylinder
1. Install:
Copper washer 1
Brake hose 2
Union bolt 3
WARNING
Always use new copper washers.
CAUTION:
Install the brake hose so that its pipe por-
tion
a directs as shown and lightly
touches the projection
b on the master
cylinder.
T R..6 Nm (0.6 m · kg, 4.3 ft · lb)
T R..6 Nm (0.6 m · kg, 4.3 ft · lb)
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T R..30 Nm (3.0 m · kg, 22 ft · lb)
2. Install:
Master cylinder 1
Bolt (master cylinder) 2
3. Install:
Spring 1
Brake pedal 2
O-ring 3
Bolt (brake pedal) 4
Clip 5
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the bolt,
O-ring and brake pedal bracket.
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
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T R..26 Nm (2.6 m · kg, 19 ft · lb)

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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
4. Install:
Pin 1
Plain washer 2
Cotter pin 3
NOTE:
After installing, check the brake pedal height.
Refer to “REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT” sec-
tion in the CHAPTER 3.
New
Front brake hose
1. Install:
Copper washer 1
Brake hose 2
Union bolt 3
WARNING
Always use new copper washers.
CAUTION:
Install the brake hose so that its pipe por-
tion
a directs as shown and lightly
touches the projection
b on the caliper.
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T R..30 Nm (3.0 m · kg, 22 ft · lb)
2. Install:
Brake hose holder 1
Bolt (brake hose holder) 2
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
3. Install:
Brake hose holder 1
Nut (brake hose holder) 2
NOTE:
Align the top a of the brake hose holder with
the paint b of the brake hose.
T R..7 Nm (0.7 m · kg, 5.1 ft · lb)

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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
4. Pass the brake hose through the hose
guides 1.
5. Install:
Copper washer 1
Brake hose 2
Union bolt 3
WARNING
Always use new copper washers.
CAUTION:
Install the brake hose so that it contacts the
master cylinder projection
a and that its
bent portion
b faces downward.
New
T R..30 Nm (3.0 m · kg, 22 ft · lb)
Rear brake hose
1. Install:
Copper washer 1
Brake hose 2
Union bolt 3
WARNING
Always use new copper washers.
CAUTION:
Install the brake hose so that its pipe por-
tion
a directs as shown and lightly
touches the projection
b on the caliper.
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T R..30 Nm (3.0 m · kg, 22 ft · lb)

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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
2. Install:
Brake hose holder 1
Screw (brake hose holder) 2
CAUTION:
After installing the brake hose holders,
make sure the brake hose does not contact
the spring (rear shock absorber). If it does,
correct its twist.
Brake fluid
1. Fill:
Brake fluid
Until the fluid level reaches “LOWER”
level line a.
WARNING
Use only the designated quality brake
fluid:
otherwise, the rubber seals may deterio-
rate, causing leakage and poor brake per-
formance.
Refill with the same type of brake fluid;
mixing fluids may result in a harmful
chemical reaction and lead to poor perfor-
mance.
Be careful that water does not enter the
master cylinder when refilling. Water will
significantly lower the boiling point of the
fluid and may result in vapor lock.
CAUTION:
Brake fluid may erode painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
ÈFront
ÉRear
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT #4
T R..2 Nm (0.2 m · kg, 1.4 ft · lb)
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CHASFRONT FORK
EC550000
FRONT FORK
Extent of removal:
1 Front fork removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
FRONT FORK REMOVAL
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
Preparation for removal Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
Front wheel Refer to “FRONT WHEEL AND REAR
WHEEL” section.
Front caliper Refer to “FRONT BRAKE AND REAR
BRAKE” section.
Headlight
Handlebar Refer to “HANDLEBAR” section.
1 Protector 1
2 Pinch bolt (handle crown) 2 Only loosening.
3 Cap bolt 1 Loosen when disassembling the front fork.
4 Pinch bolt (under bracket) 2 Only loosening.
5 Front fork 1
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CHAS
EC554200
Base valve
1. Inspect:
Valve assembly 1
Wear/damage → Replace.
O-ring 2
Damage → Replace.
2
1
EC554400
Fork spring
1. Measure:
Fork spring free length a
Out of specification → Replace.
EC554502
Inner tube
1. Inspect:
Inner tube surface a
Score marks → Repair or replace.
Use #1,000 grit wet sandpaper.
Damaged oil lock piece → Replace.
Inner tube bends
Out of specification → Replace.
Use the dial gauge 1.
NOTE:
The bending value is shown by one half of the
dial gauge reading.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken the
tube.
EC554600
Outer tube
1. Inspect:
Outer tube 1
Score marks/wear/damage → Replace.
Fork spring free length:
Standard Limit
460 mm (18.1 in) 455 mm (17.9 in)
Inner tube bending limit:
0.2 mm (0.008 in)
FRONT FORK