2012 YAMAHA WR 450F brake pads

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-37
1
2
3
4
56
7
8
9installing the spacers, be sure
to install them on the correct
side.
[ECA17700]

2. Lift the wheel up between the fork legs.
TIPMake sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before install-
ing the brake caliper onto the brakedisc.
3. Insert the wheel axle from the right-hand side.
4. Install the axle nut.
5. Lower the front wheel so that it is on the ground, and then put the
sidestand down.
6. Tighten the axle nut to the speci- fied torque.
7. Tighten the front wheel axle pinch bolts to the specified torque, and
then install the rubber cap. 8. Push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.
EAU25080
Rear wheel
EAU45183
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
EWA10821
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of itfalling over.
1. Loosen the axle nut.
2. Lift the rear wheel off the ground according to the procedure on
page 6-35.
3. Remove the axle nut and washer.
4. Loosen the locknut on each side of the swingarm.
Tightening torque:Axle nut:
90 Nm (9.0 m·kgf, 65 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque: Front wheel axle pinch bolt:12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
1. Axle nut
2. Washer1
2
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6-38
2
3
4
567
8
9
5. Turn the drive chain slack adjust-
ing bolts fully in direction (a).
6. Push the wheel forward, and then remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
TIPThe drive chain does not need to be
disassembled in order to remove andinstall the rear wheel.
7. While supporting the brake caliper, pull the wheel axle out.
8. Remove the drive chain pullers, spacers and the wheel. NOTICE:
Do not apply the brake after the
wheel has been removed to-
gether with the brake disc, oth-
erwise the brake pads will be
forced shut.
[ECA11071]

EAU45193
To install the rear wheel 1. Install the spacers into both sides of the wheel hub. NOTICE: When
installing the spacers, be sure
to install them on the correct
side.
[ECA17700]

2. Install the wheel, drive chain pull- ers and the brake caliper bracket
by inserting the wheel axle from
the left-hand side.
TIP
Make sure that the retainer on the
brake caliper bracket is inserted into the slot in the swingarm.

Make sure that there is enough
space between the brake pads be-fore installing the wheel.
3. Install the drive chain onto the rear sprocket.
4. Install the washer and the axle nut.
5. Lower the rear wheel so that it is on the ground, and then put the
sidestand down.
6. Adjust the drive chain slack. (See page 6-24.)
7. Tighten the axle nut, and then the locknuts to their specified torques.
1. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
2. Locknut
3. Brake caliper
1 2
3
(a)
1. Brake caliper bracket
2. Retainer
3. Slot
1
2
3
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INDEX
AAir filter element and check hose,
cleaning ................................................. 6-14
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................... 6-35BBattery ..................................................... 6-30
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating .............................................. 6-27
Brake fluid, changing ............................... 6-24
Brake fluid level, checking ....................... 6-23
Brake lever ................................................ 3-8
Brake lever free play, checking ............... 6-21
Brake light switches ................................. 6-22
Brake pedal ............................................... 3-9
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ..... 6-28CCables, checking and lubricating ............. 6-26
Care ........................................................... 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................... 3-11
Clutch lever................................................ 3-8
Clutch lever free play, adjusting .............. 6-20
Coolant .................................................... 6-12DDimmer switch ........................................... 3-7
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ....... 6-26
Drive chain slack ..................................... 6-24EEngine break-in ......................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed ................................. 6-17
Engine oil and oil filter element.................. 6-8
Engine, starting a warm ............................. 5-2
Engine stop switch..................................... 3-7
Engine trouble warning light ...................... 3-2
FFront and rear brake pads, checking ...... 6-22
Front fork, adjusting ................................ 3-14
Front fork, bleeding ................................. 3-15
Front fork, checking................................. 6-29
Fuel ......................................................... 3-10
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing .......... 5-3
Fuel level warning light .............................. 3-2
Fuel tank breather hose .......................... 3-11
Fuel tank cap............................................. 3-9
Fuse, replacing........................................ 6-31HHandlebar switches ................................... 3-7
Headlight bulb, replacing......................... 6-32
High beam indicator light ........................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................... 3-7IIdentification numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 3-19
Indicator lights and warning lights ............. 3-1KKickstarter ............................................... 3-12LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........... 6-34MMain switch ............................................... 3-1
Maintenance and lubricatio n, periodic....... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system ..... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................... 7-1
Model label ................................................ 9-1
Multi-function display................................. 3-2NNeutral indicator light ................................ 3-1
PPanel, removing and installing ...................6-7
Parking.......................................................5-5
Part locations .............................................2-1SSafety information ......................................1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-13
Shifting .......................................................5-3
Shift pedal ..................................................3-8
Shift pedal, checking................................ 6-22
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .......3-16
Sidestand .................................................3-18
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ........6-28
Spark plug, checking .................................6-7
Specifications.............................................8-1
Starter knob .............................................3-12
Starting a cold engine ................................5-1
Start switch ................................................3-7
Steering, checking ................................... 6-29
Steering lock ............................................3-13
Storage ......................................................7-3
Supporting the motorcycle .......................6-35
Swingarm pivots, lubricating .................... 6-28TTail/brake light ......................................... 6-33
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating ..............................................6-27
Throttle grip free play, checking............... 6-17
Tires ......................................................... 6-18
Tool kit .......................................................6-2
Troubleshooting ....................................... 6-39
Troubleshooting charts ............................6-40
Turn signal indicator light ...........................3-1
Turn signal light bul b, replacing ............... 6-34
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