2015 YAMAHA YZ450F engine

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YAMAHA YZ450F 2015  Owners Manual CYLINDER HEAD
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EAS1SL5215
CYLINDER HEAD
Removing the cylinder head
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Seat Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
Side cover (left/right) Refer to “GENERAL CHASS

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YAMAHA YZ450F 2015  Owners Manual CYLINDER AND PISTON
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EAS1SL5231CHECKING THE PISTON PIN
1. Check:
• Piston pin
Blue discoloration/grooves  Replace the 
piston pin and then check the lubrication 
system.
2. Measure:
• Pisto

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YAMAHA YZ450F 2015  Owners Manual CLUTCH
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EAS1SL5233
CLUTCH
Removing the clutch
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Engine oilDrain.
Refer to “CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL” on 
page 3-15.
Brake pedal Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on pag

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YAMAHA YZ450F 2015  Owners Manual CLUTCH
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Removing the right crankcase cover
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Right engine guard Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
Engine oilDrain.
Refer to “CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL” on

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YAMAHA YZ450F 2015  Owners Manual CLUTCH
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EAS1SL5244CHECKING 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

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YAMAHA YZ450F 2015  Owners Manual CLUTCH
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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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YAMAHA YZ450F 2015  Owners Manual CLUTCH
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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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YAMAHA YZ450F 2015  Owners Manual KICKSTATER
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3. Install:
• Spring guide “1”
TIP
Slide the spring guide into the kick shaft, make 
sure the groove “a” in the spring guide fits on 
the stopper of the torsion spring.
4. In