2015 YAMAHA YZ450F engine

SHIFT SHAFT
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EAS1SL5261INSTALLING THE STOPPER LEVER
1. Install:
• Torsion spring “1”
• Collar “2”
• Stopper lever “3”
• Bolt (stopper lever) “4”
EAS1SL5262INSTALLING THE SEGMENT
1. Install:
• Segment “1”
• Segment bolt
TIP
• Align the notch “a” on the segment with the
pin “b” on the shift cam.
• With the stopper lever pushed down, install
the segment.
ECA1DX1022
NOTICE
If the segment gets an impact, the stopper
lever may be damaged. Take care not to
give an impact to it when tightening the bolt.
EAS1SL5263
INSTALLING THE SHIFT GUIDE AND SHIFT
LEVER ASSEMBLY
1. Install:
• Spring “1”
• Pawl pin “2”
•Pawl “3”
(to the shift lever “4”)
TIP
Apply the engine oil on the spring, pawl pin and
pawl.
2. Install:
• Shift lever assembly “1”
(to the shift guide “2”)
3. Install:
• Shift lever assembly “1”
• Shift guide “2”
TIP
• The shift lever assembly is installed at the
same time as the shift guide.
• Apply the engine oil on the segment bolt shaft. Bolt (stopper lever)
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
LOCTITE®
Segment bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
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2
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SHIFT SHAFT
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4. Tighten:
• Shift guide bolt “1”
EAS1SL5264INSTALLING THE SHIFT SHAFT
1. Install:
• Roller “1”
• Shift shaft spring “2” (to shift shaft)
• Collar “3” (to shift shaft)
• Shift shaft “4”
TIP
Apply the engine oil on the roller and shift shaft.
2. Install:
• Oil seal
EAS1SL5265
INSTALLING THE SHIFT PEDAL
1. Install:
• Shift pedal “1”
• Shift pedal bolt “2”
TIP
Align the punch mark “a” on the shift shaft with
the punch mark “b” in the shift pedal. Shift guide bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
LOCTITE®
T R..
1 1
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E
1
23
4
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Shift pedal bolt
12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
T R..
a
12b

OIL PUMP AND BALANCER GEAR
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3. Check:
• Oil pump operation
Rough movement  Repeat steps (1) and
(2) or replace the defective part(s).
EAS1SL5271ASSEMBLING THE OIL PUMP
1. Install:
• Oil pump drive shaft “1”
• Inner rotor “2”
• Dowel pin “3”
TIP
• Apply the engine oil on the oil pump drive
shaft and inner rotor.
• Fit the dowel pin into the groove in the inner
rotor.2. Install:
• Outer rotor “1”
TIP
Apply the engine oil on the outer rotor.
3. Install:
• Oil pump cover “1”
• Oil pump cover screw “2”
EAS1SL5272INSTALLING THE OIL PUMP AND BALANC-
ER GEAR
1. Install:
• Oil pump assembly “1”
• Oil pump assembly bolt “2”
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1. Inner rotor
2. Outer rotor
3. Oil pump housing
b
a 1
2
3
c
21
3
Oil pump cover screw
2.0 Nm (0.20 m·kgf, 1.4 ft·lbf)
Oil pump assembly bolt
5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
LOCTITE®
1
E
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2
1
T R..
1
2
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OIL PUMP AND BALANCER GEAR
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NOTICE
After tightening the bolts, make sure that
the oil pump turns smoothly.
2. Install:
• Balancer weight gear “1”
TIP
Install the balancer weight gear and balancer
shaft with their lower splines “a” aligning with
each other.
3. Install:
• Balancer drive gear “1”
TIP
• Align the punched mark “a” on the balancer
drive gear with the punched mark “b” on the
balancer weight gear.
• Install the balancer drive gear and crankshaft
with the lower splines “c” aligning with each
other.
4. Install:
• Lock washer “1”
• Balancer weight gear nut “2”
• Primary drive gear “3”
• Conical washer “4”
• Primary drive gear nut “5”• Straight key “6”
•Balancer “7”
• Lock washer “8”
• Balancer nut “9”
TIP
• Apply engine oil to the contact surface and
threaded portion of the primary drive gear nut.
• Apply engine oil to the contact surfaces of the
conical washer.
• Place an aluminum plate “a” between the
teeth of the balancer drive gear “10” and bal-
ancer weight gear “11”.
• Install the conical washer with its convex sur-
face “b” outward.
5. Bend the lock washer tab. Balancer weight gear nut
50 Nm (5.0 m·kgf, 36 ft·lbf)
Primary drive gear nut
100 Nm (10 m·kgf, 72 ft·lbf)
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Balancer nut
45 Nm (4.5 m·kgf, 33 ft·lbf)
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T R..
1
2 11
10
a
3 45
1011
a
b
3

AC MAGNETO
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EAS1SL5273
AC MAGNETO
Removing the AC magneto
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Engine oilDrain.
Refer to “CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL” on
page 3-15.
Seat Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
Air scoop (left) Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
1 AC magneto coupler Disconnect.
2 Crankshaft position sensor coupler 1 Disconnect.
3 Shift pedal 1
4 Left crankcase cover 1
5 Gaskets 1
6 Dowel pin 2
7Holder 1
8 Stator assembly 1
9 Rotor 1
10 Woodruff key 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
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2
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96
12 Nm (1.2 m kgf, 8.7 ft Ibf)T.R.
8 Nm (0.8 m kgf, 5.8 ft Ibf)T.R.
8 Nm (0.8 m kgf, 5.8 ft Ibf)T.R.
65 Nm (6.5 m kgf, 47 ft Ibf)T.R.
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10 Nm (1.0 m kgf, 7.2 ft Ibf)T.R.
10 Nm (1.0 m kgf, 7.2 ft Ibf)T.R.

CRANKCASE
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EAS1SL5278
CRANKCASE
Separating the crankcase
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Engine Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
PistonRefer to “CYLINDER AND PISTON” on page
5-32.
BalancerRefer to “OIL PUMP AND BALANCER
GEAR” on page 5-54.
Kick shaft assembly Refer to “KICKSTATER” on page 5-46.
Segment Refer to “SHIFT SHAFT” on page 5-49.
Stator Refer to “AC MAGNETO” on page 5-59.
1 Timing chain guide (exhaust side) 1
2 Timing chain guide stopper plate 1
3 Timing chain 1
4 Bolt [L = 45 mm (1.77 in)] 6
5 Bolt [L = 65 mm (2.56 in)] 4
6 Bolt [L = 75 mm (2.95 in)] 2
7 Right crankcase 1
8 Left crankcase 1
9 Dowel pin 2
10 Nm (1.0 m•kgf, 7.2 ft•Ibf)T.R.
12 Nm (1.2 m•kgf, 8.7 ft•Ibf)T.R.
12 Nm (1.2 m•kgf, 8.7 ft•Ibf)T.R.
12 Nm (1.2 m•kgf, 8.7 ft•Ibf)T.R.
3
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2
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4
446
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CRANKCASE
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EAS1SL5279DISASSEMBLING 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.
ECA33DD041
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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EAS1SL5280REMOVING 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.
EAS1SL5281CHECKING 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
EAS1SL5282CHECKING THE CRANKCASE
1. Wash:
• Crankcase
TIP
• Wash the crankcase in a mild solvent.
• Remove any remaining gasket from the
crankcase mating surface.
1
a

TRANSMISSION
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EAS1SL5289
TRANSMISSION
Removing the transmission, shift drum assembly, and shift forks
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Engine Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
CrankcaseSeparate.
Refer to “CRANKCASE” on page 5-62.
1 Main axle 1
2 Drive axle 1
3 Long shift fork guide bar 1
4 Short shift fork guide bar 1
5Spring 4
6 Shift cam 1
7 Shift fork 3 (R) 1
8 Shift fork 2 (C) 1
9 Shift fork 1 (L) 1
10 Collars 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
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