2014 YAMAHA YZ450F transmission

TRANSMISSION
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EAS1SL1288
TRANSMISSION
Removing the transmission, shift drum assembly, and shift forks
OrderPart nameQ’tyRemarks
EngineRefer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
CrankcaseSeparate.Refer to “CRANKCASE” on page 5-62.
1Main axle1
2Drive axle1
3Long shift fork guide bar1
4Short shift fork guide bar1
5Spring4
6Shift cam1
7Shift fork 3 (R)1
8Shift fork 2 (C)1
9Shift fork 1 (L)1
10Collars1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-dure.
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EAS1SL1289REMOVING THE TRANSMISSION
1. Remove:
• Long shift fork guide bar “1”
• Short shift fork guide bar “2”
• Shift cam “3”
• Shift fork 3 “4”
• Shift fork 2 “5”
• Shift fork 1 “6”
• Main axle “7”
• Drive axle “8”
• Collar “9”
TIP
• Remove assembly with the collar “9” installed
to the crankcase.
• Make a note of the position of each part. Pay
particular attention to the location and direc
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tion of shift forks.
• Remove the main axle and the drive axle all
together by tapping the drive axle lightly with
a soft hammer.
EAS1SL1290
CHECKING THE SHIFT FORKS
1. Check:
• Shift fork cam follower “1”
• Shift fork pawl “2”
Bends/damage/scoring/wear  Replace the
shift fork.
2. Check:
• Shift fork guide bar
Roll the shift fork guide bar on a flat surface.
Bends  Replace.EWA12840
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent shift fork
guide bar.
3. Check:
• Shift fork movement
(along the shift fork guide bar)
Rough movement  Replace the shift forks
and shift fork guide bar as a set.
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TRANSMISSION
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CHECKING THE SHIFT DRUM ASSEMBLY
1. Check:
• Shift drum groove
Damage/scratches/wear  Replace the
shift drum assembly.
• Shift drum segment “1”
Damage/wear  Replace the shift drum as-
sembly.
EAS1SL1292CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION
1. Measure:
• Main axle runout
(with a centering device and dial gauge “1”)
Out of specification  Replace the main ax-
le.
2. Measure:
• Drive axle runout
(with a centering device and dial gauge “1”)
Out of specification  Replace the drive ax-
le.
3. Check:
• Transmission gears
Blue discoloration/pitting/wear  Replace
the defective gear (s).
• Transmission gear dogs
Cracks/damage/rounded edges  Replace
the defective gear (s).
4. Check:
• Transmission gear movement
Rough movement  Replace the defective
gear (s).
EAS1SL1293INSTALLING THE TRANSMISSION
1. Install:
• 5th pinion gear (21T) “1”
• 3rd pinion gear (20T) “2”
• Collar “3”
• 4th pinion gear (22T) “4”
• 2nd pinion gear (15T) “5”
(to the main axle “6”)
TIP
Before installation, apply molybdenum disulfide
oil to the inner and end surface of the idler gear
and to the inner surface of the sliding gear, then
install.
Main axle runout limit
0.08 mm (0.0032 in)
Drive axle runout limit
0.08 mm (0.0032 in)
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2. Install:
• Collar “1”
• 2nd wheel gear (23T) “2”
• 4th wheel gear (24T) “3”
• 3rd wheel gear (26T) “4”
• 5th wheel gear (20T) “5”
• Collar “6”
• 1st wheel gear (27T) “7”
• O-rings “8”
(to the drive axle “9”)
TIP
• Before installation, apply molybdenum disul-
fide oil to the inner and end surface of the idler
gear and to the inner surface of the sliding
gear, then install.
• Apply the lithium-soap-based grease on the
O-ring.
3. Install:
• Washer “1”
• Circlip “2”
TIP
• Be sure the circlip sharp-edged corner “a” is
positioned opposite side to the washer and
gear “b”.
• Install the circlip with its ends “c” settled even-
ly on the spline crests.
4. Install:
• Collar “1”
TIP
• Apply the lithium soap base grease on the oil
seal lip.
• When installing the collar into the crankcase,
pay careful attention to the crankcase oil seal
lip.
5. Install:
• Main axle “1”
• Drive axle “2”
TIP
• Install to the left crankcase simultaneously.
• Apply engine oil to the main axle and the drive
axle bearing.
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6. Install:
• Shift fork 1 (L) “1”
• Shift fork 2 (C) “2”
• Shift fork 3 (R) “3”
• Shift cam “4”
(to the main axle and the drive axle)
TIP
• Apply molybdenum disulfide oil to the shift
fork grooves.
• Apply engine oil to the shift cam groove and
the bearing contact surface.
• 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.
7. Install:
• Long shift fork guide bar “1”
• Short shift fork guide bar “2”
• Spring “3”
TIP
• Screw the spring into the shift fork guide bar
lightly beforehand.
• Apply the engine oil on the shift fork guide
bars.
8. Check:
• Operation of shift cam and shift fork
• Transmission operation
Unsmooth operation  Repair.
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TRANSMISSION
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
9-2
3. Ignition system
• Faulty ECU
• Faulty crankshaft position sensor
• Broken generator rotor woodruff key
EAS1SL1353POOR MEDIUM-AND-HIGH-SPEED PER-
FORMANCE
Refer to “STARTING FAILURES” on page 9-1.
Engine
1. Air filter
• Clogged air filter element
Fuel system
1. Fuel pump
• Faulty fuel pump
2. Throttle body
• Defective throttle body
3. ECU
• Faulty ECU
EAS1SL1354FAULTY GEAR SHIFTING
Shifting is difficult
Refer to “CLUTCH” on page 5-37.
EAS1SL1355SHIFT PEDAL DOES NOT MOVE
Shift shaft
• Bent shift shaft
Shift drum and shift forks
• Foreign object in a shift drum groove
• Seized shift fork
• Bent shift fork guide bar
Transmission
• Seized transmission gear
• Foreign object between transmission gears
• Improperly assembled transmission
EAS1SL1356JUMPS OUT OF GEAR
Shift shaft
• Incorrect shift pedal position
• Improperly returned stopper lever
Shift forks
• Worn shift fork
Shift drum
• Incorrect axial play
• Worn shift drum groove
Transmission
• Worn gear dog
EAS1SL1357FAULTY CLUTCH
Clutch slips
1. Clutch
• Improperly assembled clutch
• Loose or fatigued clutch spring
• Worn friction plate
• Worn clutch plate
2. Engine oil
• Incorrect oil level
• Incorrect oil viscosity (low)
• Deteriorated oil
Clutch drags
1. Clutch
• Unevenly tensioned clutch springs
• Warped pressure plate
• Bent clutch plate
• Swollen friction plate
• Bent clutch push rod
• Damaged clutch boss
• Burnt primary driven gear bushing
2. Engine oil
• Incorrect oil level
• Incorrect oil viscosity (high)
• Deteriorated oil
EAS1SL1358OVERHEATING
Engine
1. Cylinder head and piston
• Heavy carbon buildup
• Clogged coolant passages
2. Engine oil
• Incorrect oil level
• Incorrect oil viscosity
• Inferior oil quality
Cooling system
1. Coolant
• Low coolant level
2. Radiator
• Damaged or leaking radiator
• Faulty radiator cap
• Bent or damaged radiator fin
3. Water pump
• Damaged or faulty water pump
• Damaged hose
• Improperly connected hose
• Damaged pipe
• Improperly connected pipe