2015 YAMAHA YZ450F lock

TIGHTENING TORQUES
2-15
Air filter joint clamp bolt
M4 1 3.5 Nm (0.35 m·kgf, 2.5 ft·lbf)
Air filter case bolt M6 3 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Air filter bolt M6 1 2.0 Nm (0.20 m·kgf, 1.4 ft·lbf)
Air filter guide holder screw
M5 8 2.5 Nm (0.25 m·kgf, 1.8 ft·lbf)
Air filter case cap screw
M5 1 2.5 Nm (0.25 m·kgf, 1.8 ft·lbf)
Starter knob/Idle screw
M12 1 2.1 Nm (0.21 m·kgf, 1.5 ft·lbf)
Throttle cable nut (pull)
M10 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Throttle cable nut (return)
M10 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Clutch cable adjuster and locknut
M6 1 4.3 Nm (0.43 m·kgf, 3.1 ft·lbf)
Clutch cable locknut (engine side)
M8 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Exhaust pipe nut
M6 3 See TIP.
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Exhaust pipe protector screw
M6 4 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Exhaust pipe bracket bolt
M8 1 20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Frame and silencer bolt (front) M8 1 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Frame and silencer bolt (rear) M8 1 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Exhaust pipe clamp bolt
M8 2 12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
Silencer body bolt
M5 6 8 Nm (0.8 m·kgf, 5.8 ft·lbf)
Oil nozzle bolt
M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Engine oil drain bolt
M10 1 20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Crankcase bolt
M6 12 12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
Clutch cable holder bolt
M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Crankshaft end accessing screw
M36 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Timing mark accessing screw
M14 1 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Drive chain sprocket cover bolt
M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Crankcase bearing cover plate
screwM6 8 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Crankcase bearing cover plate
screw (crankshaft)M8 4 18 Nm (1.8 m·kgf, 13 ft·lbf) Crimp.
Clutch cover bolt
M6 7 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Oil level check window bolt
M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Left crankcase cover bolt
M6 7 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Right crankcase cover bolt
M6 11 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Oil filter element cover bolt
M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Oil level check window bolt
M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Kick shaft ratchet wheel guide bolt
M6 2 12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
Kick starter lever bolt
M8 1 33 Nm (3.3 m·kgf, 24 ft·lbf)
Kick starter lever boss screw
M6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf) ITEMThread
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TIGHTENING TORQUES
2-16
Primary drive gear nut
M20 1 100 Nm (10 m·kgf, 72 ft·lbf)
Clutch spring bolt
M6 6 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Clutch boss nut
M20 1 75 Nm (7.5 m·kgf, 54 ft·lbf)
Drive sprocket nut M20 1 75 Nm (7.5 m·kgf, 54 ft·lbf)Use a
lock
washer.
Drive axle oil seal stopper bolt
M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Segment
M8 1 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Shift guide bolt
M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Stopper lever bolt
M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Shift pedal bolt M6 1 12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
Rotor nut
M12 1 65 Nm (6.5 m·kgf, 47 ft·lbf)
Stator screw
M5 3 8 Nm (0.8 m·kgf, 5.8 ft·lbf)
Crankshaft position sensor bolt
M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
AC magneto lead holder bolt
M5 1 8 Nm (0.8 m·kgf, 5.8 ft·lbf)
Coolant temperature sensor
M10 1 16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Neutral switch bolt
M5 2 3.5 Nm (0.35 m·kgf, 2.5 ft·lbf)
Intake air temperature sensor screw
M5 1 1.5 Nm (0.15 m·kgf, 1.1 ft·lbf)
Rectifier/regulator bolt
M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
ECU bolt
M5 2 3.8 Nm (0.38 m·kgf, 2.8 ft·lbf)
Ignition coil bolt
M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Throttle position sensor screw
M5 2 3.4 Nm (0.34 m·kgf, 2.5 ft·lbf)
Intake air pressure sensor screw
M6 1 5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf) ITEMThread
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TIGHTENING TORQUES
2-18
EAS1SL5059CHASSIS TIGHTENING TORQUES
TIP
- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race.
ITEMThread
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Outer tube and upper bracket bolt M8 4 21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
Outer tube and lower bracket bolt M8 4 21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
Upper bracket and steering stem nut M24 1 145 Nm (14.5 m·kgf, 105 ft·lbf)
Upper handlebar holder bolt M8 4 28 Nm (2.8 m·kgf, 20 ft·lbf)
Lower handlebar holder nut M10 2 40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf, 29 ft·lbf)
Engine stop switch screw M3 1 0.5 Nm (0.05 m·kgf, 0.36 ft·lbf)
Lower ring nut M28 1 See TIP.
Outer tube and damper assembly M51 2 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Inner tube and adjuster M22 2 55 Nm (5.5 m·kgf, 40 ft·lbf)
Damper assembly and base valve M42 2 28 Nm (2.8 m·kgf, 20 ft·lbf)
Damper assembly adjuster M12 2 29 Nm (2.9 m·kgf, 21 ft·lbf)
Bleed screw (front fork) and base
valveM5 2 1.3 Nm (0.13 m·kgf, 0.94 ft·lbf)
Front fork protector bolt M6 6 5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
Front fork protector and brake hose
holder boltM6 2 9 Nm (0.9 m·kgf, 6.5 ft·lbf)
Throttle grip cap screw M5 2 3.8 Nm (0.38 m·kgf, 2.8 ft·lbf)
Clutch lever holder bolt M6 2 5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
Clutch lever nut M6 1 4.0 Nm (0.40 m·kgf, 2.9 ft·lbf)
Clutch lever position locknut M5 1
4.8 Nm (0.48 m·kgf, 3.5 ft·lbf)
Front brake master cylinder holder
boltM6 2 9 Nm (0.9 m·kgf, 6.5 ft·lbf)
Front brake master cylinder reser-
voir cap screwM4 2 1.5 Nm (0.15 m·kgf, 1.1 ft·lbf)
Front brake lever pivot bolt M6 1 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Front brake lever pivot nut M6 1 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Front brake lever position locknut M6 1 5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
Front brake hose holder and lower
bracket boltM6 1 9 Nm (0.9 m·kgf, 6.5 ft·lbf)
Front brake hose union bolt M10 2 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Front brake caliper bolt M8 2 28 Nm (2.8 m·kgf, 20 ft·lbf)
Front brake pad pin M10 1 17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Front brake pad pin plug M10 1 2.5 Nm (0.25 m·kgf, 1.8 ft·lbf)
Front brake caliper bleed screw M8 1 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Front wheel axle nut M18 1 115 Nm (11.5 m·kgf, 83 ft·lbf)
Front wheel axle pinch bolt M8 4 21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
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TIGHTENING TORQUES
2-19
Front brake disc bolt M6 6 12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
Rear brake disc bolt M6 6 14 Nm (1.4 m·kgf, 10 ft·lbf)
Footrest bracket bolt M10 4 55 Nm (5.5 m·kgf, 40 ft·lbf)
Rear brake pedal bolt M8 1 26 Nm (2.6 m·kgf, 19 ft·lbf)
Rear brake pedal position locknut M6 1 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Rear brake master cylinder bolt M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Rear brake master cylinder reservoir
cap boltM4 2 1.5 Nm (0.15 m·kgf, 1.1 ft·lbf)
Rear brake hose union bolt M10 2 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Rear brake caliper bleed screw M8 1 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Rear brake pad pin M10 1 17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Rear brake pad pin plug M10 1 2.5 Nm (0.25 m·kgf, 1.8 ft·lbf)
Rear wheel axle nut M22 1 135 Nm (13.5 m·kgf, 98 ft·lbf)
Drive chain puller adjust bolt and
locknutM8 2 21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
Rear wheel sprocket nut M8 6 42 Nm (4.2 m·kgf, 30 ft·lbf)
Nipple (spoke) — 72 2.5 Nm (0.25 m·kgf, 1.8 ft·lbf)
Rear brake disc cover bolt M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Rear brake caliper protector bolt M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Engine mounting bolt (upper side)M10 2 45 Nm (4.5 m·kgf, 33 ft·lbf)
Engine mounting bolt (front side) M10 1 55 Nm (5.5 m·kgf, 40 ft·lbf)
Engine mounting bolt (lower side) M10 1 53 Nm (5.3 m·kgf, 38 ft·lbf)
Engine bracket bolt (upper side) M8 4 34 Nm (3.4 m·kgf, 25 ft·lbf)
Engine bracket bolt (front side) M8 4 34 Nm (3.4 m·kgf, 25 ft·lbf)
Rear frame and frame bolt M8 4 32 Nm (3.2 m·kgf, 23 ft·lbf)
Engine guard bolt (right side) M6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Pivot shaft and nut M16 1 85 Nm (8.5 m·kgf, 61 ft·lbf)
Rear shock absorber assembly up-
per boltM10 1 56 Nm (5.6 m·kgf, 41 ft·lbf)
Rear shock absorber assembly low-
er boltM10 1 53 Nm (5.3 m·kgf, 38 ft·lbf)
Rear shock absorber locknut M60 1 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Relay arm bolt (swingarm side) M14 1 70 Nm (7.0 m·kgf, 51 ft·lbf)
Connecting arm bolt (relay arm side) M14 1 80 Nm (8.0 m·kgf, 58 ft·lbf)
Connecting arm bolt (frame side) M14 1 80 Nm (8.0 m·kgf, 58 ft·lbf)
Swingarm and brake hose holder
screwM5 4 3.5 Nm (0.35 m·kgf, 2.5 ft·lbf)
Drive chain tensioner bolt (upper
side)M8 1 16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf) ITEMThread
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CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
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1. Clutch cable
2. Throttle cable (pull)
3. Throttle cable (return)
4. Cable holder
5. Engine stop switch lead
6. Frame
7. Coupler for connecting optional part
8. Bracket
9. Engine stop switch coupler
10. Rectifier/regulator coupler
11. Starter knob/idle screw
12. Neutral switch lead
13. Crankcase cover
14. AC magneto lead
15. Front engine bracket
16. Radiator hose
17. Coupler cover
18. Tension arm
19. Rectifier/regulator lead
20. Main harness
21. Tank rail
22. Radiator
23. Cylinder head breather hose
24. Radiator breather hose
25. Down tube
26. Crankcase
A. Pass the engine stop switch lead between the
frame and the cable holder.
B. Pass the engine stop switch lead between the
coupler for connecting optional part and the
frame, where the main harness should face the
outside of the vehicle.
C. Insert the coupler for connecting optional part into
the connector, and fix it to the bracket.
D. Insert and fix the engine stop switch coupler to
the bracket.
E. Insert and fix the rectifier/regulator coupler to the
bracket.
F. Pass the AC magneto lead to the front of the ve-
hicle beyond the starter knob/idle screw and to
the rear of the vehicle beyond the radiator. No
pinch is allowed between the radiator and the
tension arm.
G. 70 mm (2.76 in)
H. Bring the neutral switch lead into line with the
crankcase cover with no sag allowed.
I. Bring the AC magneto lead into line with the
clutch cable with no sag allowed.
J. Pass the neutral switch lead to the inside of the
front engine bracket (the side of the vehicle).
K. Clamp the clutch cable and the AC magneto lead
by the plastic locking tie. Regardless of the orien-
tation of the lock on the plastic locking tie, cut the
end.
L. Pass the clutch cable with no downward sag al-
lowed.
M. Bring the grommet of the clutch cable into contact
with the radiator hose, and pass it to the outside
of the neutral switch lead and the AC magneto
lead (the outside of the vehicle).
N. 40 mm (1.57 in)
O. Clamp the clutch cable, the AC magneto lead,
and the neutral switch lead by the plastic locking
tie. Make sure that they are clamped at the posi-
tioning tape in the clutch cable. Make the lock on
the plastic locking tie face the front of the vehicle,
and cut the end.
P. After connecting the neutral switch coupler, at-
tach the coupler cover.
Q. After connecting the AC magneto coupler, attach
the coupler cover.R. Pass the rectifier/regulator lead to the inside of
the tension arm (the side of the vehicle).
S. Pass the main harness to the front of the radiator
hose (the front of the vehicle), and to the inside of
the clutch cable (the side of the vehicle).
T. Pass the engine stop switch lead between the
coupler for connecting optional part and the tank
rail, with the lead on the main harness side facing
the top of the vehicle.
U. Pass the radiator breather hose between the
down tubes.
V. Clamp the radiator breather hose, above the en-
gine bracket (front). Clamp the lock on the plastic
tie with it located outside the vehicle, and face the
end toward the front of the vehicle.
W. Clamp the clutch cable at the front of the lead (the
front of the vehicle).
X. Make the lock on the plastic locking tie face the
front of the vehicle, and insert the projection into
the hole in the frame. Cut the end of the plastic
locking tie.

CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
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1. Bracket
2. Condenser
3. Coolant temperature sensor
4. Coupler cover
5. Intake air temperature sensor coupler
6. Intake air temperature sensor coupler
7. Radiator hoses
8. Radiator breather hose
9. Joint coupler
10. Plate
11. Tension arm
12. Throttle position sensor lead
13. Ground lead
14. Throttle position sensor coupler
15. Radiator breather hose
16. Cylinder head breather hose
17. Engine guard
18. Crankcase
19. Fuel pump coupler
20. Fuel hose
21. Condenser lead
22. Fuel pump lead
23. Condenser coupler
24. Ground lead terminal
25. Fuel tank
26. Damper
27. Rear frame
28. Main harness
A. Insert the condenser into the bracket as far as it
will go.
B. Attach the coupler cover to the coolant tempera-
ture sensor coupler.
C. Pass the radiator breather hose to the inside of
the radiator hose (the side of the vehicle).
D. Insert and fix the joint coupler to the plate. After
fixing it, attach the cover.
E. Pass the throttle position sensor lead to the out-
side of the tension arm (the outside of the vehi-
cle).
F. After connecting the throttle position sensor cou-
pler, attach the cover.
G. Pass the radiator breather hose to the outside of
the tension arm and the throttle position sensor
lead (the outside of the vehicle), and to the inside
of the radiator hose (the side of the vehicle).
H. Pass the protector of the cylinder head breather
hose until it touches the holder.
I. Pass the cylinder head breather hose between
the engine guard and the crankcase.
J. Install the end of the cylinder head breather hose
with it facing downward.
K. After connecting the fuel pump coupler, attach
the coupler cover.
L. 55 mm (2.17 in) (seat load receiver)
M. Clamp the fuel hose and the fuel pump lead by
the holder. Make sure that the painted part on the
fuel hose is clamped, and face the lock on the
clamp toward the rear top of the vehicle.
N. Do not install the plastic locking tie to the seat
load receiver.
O. Make the lock on the plastic locking tie face the
front of the vehicle, and make the end face the
bottom of the vehicle. Do not cut the end.
P. Install the ground lead terminal between the plate
and the bolt.
Q. Detent
R. Fix the ground lead terminal to the detent in the
plate. For the ground lead terminal, either side
will do.S. Insert the projection on the plastic locking tie into
the hole in the rear frame.
T. Clamp the painted part on the fuel hose by the
plastic clamp. Make the lock on the plastic clamp
face the bottom of the vehicle, and cut the end.

ENGINE
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EAS1SL5076CHECKING THE COOLANT CIRCULATORY
SYSTEM FOR LEAKS
1. Check:
• Coolant level
2. Install:
• Radiator cap tester “1”
• Adapter “2”
3. Activate the tester to apply the test pressure.
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NOTICE
• Do not apply such a high pressure as ex-
ceeds the test pressure.
• Make sure that a checkup after the cylin-
der head gasket is replaced is made after 2
to 3 minutes of warm-up.
• Make sure that coolant is filled up to the
upper level beforehand.
4. Check:
• Pressure value
No stay for 5 to 10 seconds at the test pres-
sure value  Correct.
• Radiator
• Radiator hose connections
Coolant leaks  Correct or replace.
• Radiator hoses
Bulges  Replace
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WARNING
When the radiator cap tester is removed,
coolant will spout; therefore, cover it with a
cloth beforehand.
EAS1SL5077ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH LEVER POSI-
TION
1. Adjust:
• Clutch lever position “a”
Loosen the locknut “1” and use the adjuster
“2” to adjust the clutch lever position “a” as
desired.
2. Tighten:
• Locknut
EAS1SL5078ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH LEVER FREE
PLAY
1. Check:
• Clutch lever free play “a”
Out of specification  Regulate.
2. Adjust:
• Clutch lever free play
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Handlebar side
a. Turn the adjuster “1” in direction “a” or “b”
until the specified clutch lever free play is ob-
tained. Radiator cap tester
90890-01325
Mityvac cooling system tester kit
YU-24460-A
Radiator cap tester adapter
90890-01352
Pressure tester adapter
YU-33984
Test pressure value
196 kPa (1.96 kg/cm
2, 27.9 psi)
Locknut
4.8 Nm (0.48 m·kgf, 3.5 ft·lbf)
Clutch lever free play
7.0–12.0 mm (0.28–0.47 in)
Direction “a”
Clutch lever free play is increased.
Direction “b”
Clutch lever free play is decreased.
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ENGINE
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TIP
If the clutch lever free play cannot be obtained
on the handlebar side, use the adjuster on the
clutch cable side.
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Clutch cable side
a. Slide the clutch cable cover.
b. Loosen the locknut “1”.
c. Turn the adjuster “2” in direction “a” or “b”
until the specified clutch lever free play is ob-
tained.
d. Tighten the locknut “1”.
e. Return the clutch cable cover to its original
position.
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EAS1SL5079
ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE GRIP FREE
PLAY
TIP
Prior to adjusting throttle grip free play, the en-
gine idling speed should be adjusted.
1. Check:
• Throttle grip free play “a”
Out of specification  Regulate.
2. Adjust:
• Throttle grip free play
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a. Loosen the locknut “1”.
b. Turn the adjuster “2” until the specified free
play is obtained.
c. Tighten the locknut.
EWA33DD008
WARNING
After adjusting the throttle grip free play,
turn the handlebar to the right and to the left
to ensure that this does not cause the en-
gine idling speed to change.
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Direction “a”
Clutch lever free play is increased.
Direction “b”
Clutch lever free play is decreased.
Locknut
4.3 Nm (0.43 m·kgf, 3.1 ft·lbf)
a b
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b
2
b
Throttle grip free play
3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in)
Direction “a”
Throttle grip free play is increased.
Direction “b”
Throttle grip free play is decreased.
1 2
b
a