2014 YAMAHA YZ450F check engine

CRANKCASE
5-65
EAS1SL1278DISASSEMBLING THE CRANKCASE
1. Separate:
• Right crankcase
• Left crankcase
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a. Remove the crankcase bolts.
TIP
Loosen each bolt 1/4 of a turn at a time and af-
ter all the bolts are loosened, remove them.
b. Remove the right crankcase “1.”
TIP
• Place the crankcase with its left side down-
ward and split it by inserting a screwdriver tip
into the splitting slit “a” in the crankcase.
• Lift the right crankcase horizontally while light-
ly patting the crankcase splitting slit and the
engine mounting boss using a soft hammer,
and leave the crankshaft and the transmission
with the left crankcase.
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NOTICE
Use soft hammer to tap on the case half.
Tap only on reinforced portions of case. Do
not tap on gasket mating surface. Work
slowly and carefully. Make sure the case
halves separate evenly. If the cases do not
separate, check for a remaining case bolt or
fitting. Do not force.
c. Remove the dowel pins and O-ring.
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EAS1SL1279REMOVING THE CRANKCASE BEARING
1. Remove:
• Bearing “1”
TIP
• Remove the bearing from the crankcase by
pressing its inner race.
• Do not use the removed bearing.
EAS1SL1280CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN, TIMING
CHAIN GUIDE, OIL STRAINER
1. Check:
• Timing chain
Stiffness  Replace the camshaft sprocket,
timing chain and crankshaft sprocket as a
set.
2. Check:
• Timing chain guide
Damage/wear  Replace
EAS1SL1281CHECKING THE CRANKCASE
1. Wash:
• Crankcase
TIP
• Wash the crankcase in a mild solvent.
• Remove any remaining gasket from the
crankcase mating surface.
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TRANSMISSION
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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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WATER PUMP
6-5
EAS1SL1299REMOVING THE OIL SEAL
TIP
• Remove the oil seal when the coolant level
changes frequently more than usual, coolant
has discolored, or engine oil has become
milky.
• Do not use the removed oil seal.
1. Remove:
• Oil seals “1”
EAS1SL1300CHECKING THE WATER PUMP
1. Check:
• Water pump housing cover
• Impeller shaft
Cracks/damage/wear  Replace.
EAS1SL1301CHECKING THE BEARING
1. Check:
• Bearing
Rotate the inner race with your finger.
Rough spot/seizure  Replace.
EAS1SL1302INSTALLING THE OIL SEAL
1. Install:
• Oil seals “1”
TIP
• Apply the lithium soap base grease on the oil
seal lip.
• Install the oil seal with its manufacture's
marks or numbers facing the right crankcase
cover “2”.
2. Install:
• Bearing “1”
TIP
Install the bearing by pressing its outer race
parallel.
EAS1SL1303ASSEMBLING THE WATER PUMP
1. Install:
• Impeller shaft assembly “1”
•Pin “2”
• Collar “3”
• Circlip “4”
TIP
• Take care so that the oil seal lip is not dam-
aged or the spring does not slip off its posi-
tion.
• When installing the impeller shaft, apply the
engine oil to the oil seal lip, the bearing, and
the impeller shaft.
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FUEL TANK
7-4
e. Start the engine.
f. Measure the fuel pressure.
Out of specification  Replace the fuel
pump.
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EAS1SL1312CHECKING THE DAMPER
1. Check:
• Damper 1 “1”
• Damper 2 “2”
• Damper 3 “3”
Wear/damage  Replace.
TIP
• Affix dampers 1 and 3 with the arrow on each
damper pointing outward.
• Affix the damper 2 with its projection “a” facing
the rear of the vehicle.
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CHECKING AND REPLACING THE PRO-
TECTOR
1. Check:
• Protector “1”
Wear/damage  Replace.
TIP
Affix the protector as shown.
Fuel pressure
324.0 kPa (3.24 kgf/cm2, 47.0
psi)
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2
84 mm
(3.31 in)115 mm
(4.53 in)
84 mm
(3.31 in)115 mm
(4.53 in)
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2
A. Left
B. Right
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0 mm
(0 in)
A
B
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15 mm
(0.59 in)
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THROTTLE BODY
7-8
EAS1SL1315CHECKING THE INJECTOR
1. Check:
• Injector
Obstruction  Replace, and check the fuel
pump and the fuel injection system.
Refer to “FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM” on
page 8-10.
Deposits  Replace.
Damage  Replace.
2. Check:
• Injector resistance
Refer to “CHECKING THE FUEL INJEC-
TOR” on page 8-47.
EAS1SL1316CHECKING THE THROTTLE BODY
1. Check:
• Throttle body
Cracks/damage  Replace.
2. Check:
• Fuel passages
Obstructions  Clean.ECA1DX1027
NOTICE
• Before removing the throttle body, clean
the area around the throttle body to pre
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vent dirt and other foreign material from
falling into the engine.
• If the throttle body is subject to strong
shocks or dropped during cleaning, re
-
place it.
• Do not use any caustic carburetor clean-
ing solution.
• Do not directly push the throttle valves to
open them.
• Do not loosen the throttle valve stopper
screw “1”, throttle valve pulley nut “2”, or
throttle valve screw “3”. A loss of perfor
-
mance may occur.
• Do not use compressed air to clean the
throttle body. Foreign materials may ad
-
here to the intake air pressure sensor pas-
sage “a” and fuel injector “b” in the
throttle body.
3. Check:
• Starter knob/idle screw passage “c”
Obstruction  Blow out with compressed
air.
EAS1SL1317CHECKING THE THROTTLE BODY JOINT
1. Check:
• Throttle body joint “1”
Crack/damage  Replace.
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IGNITION SYSTEM
8-4
TROUBLESHOOTING
The ignition system fails to operate (no spark or intermittent spark).
TIP
Before troubleshooting, remove the following part(s):
1. Side cover (left/right)
2. Seat
3. Fuel tank
4. Air scoop (left/right)
5. Air filter case cover
1. Check the ignition system wire har-
ness connections.
NG Reconnect.
OK 
2. Check the spark plug.
Refer to “CHECKING THE SPARK
PLUG” on page 3-35.
NG 
Correct or replace the spark plug.
OK 
3. Check the ignition spark gap.
Refer to “CHECKING THE IGNI-
TION SPARK GAP” on page 8-41.
OK 
The ignition system circuit is OK.
NG 
4. Check the ignition coil.
Refer to “CHECKING THE IGNI-
TION COIL” on page 8-41.
NG 
Replace the ignition coil.
OK 
5. Check the engine stop switch.
Refer to “CHECKING THE
SWITCHES” on page 8-38.
NG 
Replace the engine stop switch.
OK 
6. Check the crankshaft position sen-
sor.
Refer to “CHECKING THE CRANK-
SHAFT POSITION SENSOR” on
page 8-42.
NG 
Replace the crankshaft position sensor.
OK 
7. Check the stator coil.
Refer to “CHECKING THE STA-
TOR COIL” on page 8-43.
NG 
Replace the stator coil.
OK 

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
8-13
2. Connect the FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
3. Connect the FI diagnostic tool sub-lead to the battery.
TIP
• Prepare the fully charged 12 V battery for yourself.
• For information on how to connect and use the Yamaha diagnostic tool, refer to “YAMAHA DIGNO-
STIC TOOL OPERATION MANUAL”.
EAS1SL1328TROUBLESHOOTING DETAILS
This section describes the measures per fault code No. displayed on the Yamaha diagnostic tool.
Check and service the items or components that are the probable cause of the malfunction following
the order given in the troubleshooting chart.
After the check and service of the malfunctioning part have been completed, reset the Yamaha diag-
nostic tool display according to the “Reinstatement method.”
Fault code No.: To be displayed on the Yamaha diagnostic tool when the engine fails to work nor-
mally
Diagnostic code No.: To be used when the diagnostic mode is active
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead
90890-03212
YU-03212
1. Vehicle
2. Coupler for connecting optional part
3. FI diagnostic tool sub-lead
4. Sub-harness (included with the Yamaha di-agnostic tool)
5. Vehicle communication cable (included with
the Yamaha diagnostic tool)
6. Yamaha diagnostic tool
7. Battery (12 V)
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FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
8-14
Fault code12
SymptomCrankshaft position sensor: no normal signals are received
from the crankshaft position sensor.
Fail-safe systemUnable to start engine
Unable to drive vehicle
Diagnostic code No.—
Diagnostic tool display—
Procedure—
Or-
der
Probable cause of malfunc-
tion and checkMaintenance jobReinstatement method
1Connection of crankshaft po-
sition sensor coupler.
Check the locking condition
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler, and
check the pins (for bent or
broken terminals and locking
condition of the pins).
Improperly connected 
Connect the coupler secure
-
ly, or repair/replace the wire
harness.
Crank the engine.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed 
Go to next order.
2Connection of wire harness
ECU coupler.
Check the locking condition
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler, and
check the pins (for bent or
broken terminals and locking
condition of the pins).
Improperly connected 
Connect the coupler secure
-
ly, or repair/replace the wire
harness.
Crank the engine.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed 
Go to next order.
3Wire harness continuity.Open or short circuit  Re-
place the wire harness.
Between the crankshaft posi-
tion sensor coupler and ECU
coupler.
gray–gray
black/blue–black/blue
Crank the engine.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed 
Go to next order.
4Mounted condition of crank-
shaft position sensor.
Check for looseness or
pinching.
Check the gap between the
crankshaft position sensor
and the pickup rotor.
Improperly mounted sensor
 Remount or replace the
sensor.
“AC MAGNETO” on
page 5-59.
Crank the engine.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed 
Go to next order.
5Defective crankshaft position
sensor.Check the crankshaft position
sensor.
“CHECKING THE CRANK-
SHAFT POSITION SEN-
SOR” on page 8-42.
Crank the engine.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed 
Go to next order.
6Faulty ECUReplace the ECU.