2014 YAMAHA YZ450F Owners Manual

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14Friction plate 23Identification color (purple)
15Clutch boss1
16Thrust washer1
17Primary driven gear1
18Push lever shaft1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-dure.
Removing the c

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Removing the right crankcase cover
OrderPart nameQ’tyRemarks
Right engine guardRefer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
Engine oilDrain.Refer to “CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL” on page 3

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EAS1SL1233REMOVING THE CLUTCH
1. Remove:
• Clutch boss nut “1”
• Conical washer “2”
• Clutch boss “3”
TIP
While holding the clutch boss with the clutch 
holder “4,” l

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CHECKING THE CLUTCH HOUSING
1. Check:
• Clutch housing dogs “a”
Damage/pitting/wear  Deburr the clutch 
housing dogs or replace the clutch housing.
TIP
Pitting on the clutch housi

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CHECKING THE PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR
1. Check:
• Primary driven gear
Damage/wear  Replace the primary drive 
and primary driven gears as a set.
Excessive noise during operation  Re-
pl

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2. Install:
• Primary driven gear “1”
• Thrust washer “2”
• Clutch boss “3”
TIP
Apply the engine oil on the primary driven gear 
inner circumference.
3. Install:
• Coni

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6. Install:
• Push rod 2 “1”
•Ball “2”
• Push rod 1 “3”
TIP
Apply the engine oil on the push rod 1, 2 and 
ball.
7. Install:
• Pressure plate “1”
8. Install:
• Cl

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INSTALLING THE KICKSTARTER LEVER
1. Install:
• Kickstarter lever “1”
• Washers
• Bolt (kickstarter lever)
TIP
Install so that there is a clearance “a” of 5 mm 
(0.2 in) or mo