2016 YAMAHA WR 450F torque

TIGHTENING TORQUES
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EAS2GC1066ENGINE TIGHTENING TORQUES
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- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race.
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Camshaft cap bolt M6 8 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Cylinder head blind plug M12 1 28 Nm (2.8 m·kgf, 20 ft·lbf)
Spark plug M10 1 13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)
Cylinder head stud bolt (exhaust
pipe) M6 3 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Cylinder head bolt M10 4See TIP.*1
Cylinder head bolt M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Cylinder head cover bolt M6 3 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Oil passage plug (cylinder head) M8 1 15 Nm (1.5 m·kgf, 11 ft·lbf)
Cylinder bolt M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Oil pressure check bolt M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Balancer weight plate screw M6 3 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Balancer driven gear nut M14 1 50 Nm (5.0 m·kgf, 36 ft·lbf) Use a
lock
washer.
Balancer nut M10 1 45 Nm (4.5 m·kgf, 33 ft·lbf) Use a
lock
washer.
Timing chain guide stopper plate
(exhaust side) M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Timing chain tensioner cap bolt M6 1 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Timing chain tensioner bolt M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Coolant drain bolt M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Radiator hose clamp screw M6 8 1.5 Nm (0.15 m·kgf, 1.1 ft·lbf)
Radiator bolt M6 4 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Radiator pipe bolt M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Radiator pipe joint bolt M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Radiator fan bolt M6 3 8 Nm (0.8 m·kgf, 5.8 ft·lbf)
Water pump housing cover bolt M6 4 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Oil pump bolt M5 2 5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
Oil pump cover screw M4 1 2.0 Nm (0.20 m·kgf, 1.4 ft·lbf)
Oil strainer bolt M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Oil passage cover bolt (left crank-
case cover) M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Throttle cable cover bolt M5 1 3.5 Nm (0.35 m·kgf, 2.5 ft·lbf)
Throttle body joint bolt M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
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Throttle body joint clamp boltM5 1 3.0 Nm (0.30 m·kgf, 2.2 ft·lbf)
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 4.0 Nm (0.40 m·kgf, 2.9 ft·lbf)
Clutch cable locknut (engine side) M8 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Exhaust pipe nut M6 3See TIP.*2
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)
Spark arrester bolt M5 4 9 Nm (0.9 m·kgf, 6.5 ft·lbf)
Muffler cap bolt M5 6 5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 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
screw M6 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)
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)
Kickstarter lever bolt M8 1 33 Nm (3.3 m·kgf, 24 ft·lbf)
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TIGHTENING TORQUES
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*1:Cylinder head bolt
First, tighten the cylinder head bolts to 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf) in the proper tightening sequence
and remove them. Retighten the cylinder head bolts to 20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf) in the proper tight-
ening sequence, and then tighten the cylinder head bolts further to reach the specified angle 150° in
the proper tightening sequence.Kickstarter lever boss screw
M6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
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 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 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 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Damper assembly cover bolt M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Starter clutch bolt M6 6 16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Starter motor bolt M6 1 12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
Starter motor cover bolt M6 1 12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 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)
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TIGHTENING TORQUES
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*2:Exhaust pipe nut
First temporarily tighten all nuts to 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf). Then retighten them to 10 Nm (1.0
m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf).
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EAS2GC1067CHASSIS TIGHTENING TORQUES
TIP
- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race.
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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)
Start switch screw M4 1 0.5 Nm (0.05 m·kgf, 0.36 ft·lbf)
Lower ring nut M28 1See 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
valve M5 2 1.3 Nm (0.13 m·kgf, 0.94 ft·lbf)
Front fork protector bolt M6 6 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Front fork protector and brake hose
holder nut M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 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 3.8 Nm (0.38 m·kgf, 2.8 ft·lbf)
Clutch lever nut M6 1 4.0 Nm (0.40 m·kgf, 2.9 ft·lbf)
Front brake master cylinder holder
bolt M6 2 9 Nm (0.9 m·kgf, 6.5 ft·lbf)
Front brake master cylinder reser-
voir cap screw M4 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 bolt M6 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 23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 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 M16 1 90 Nm (9.0 m·kgf, 65 ft·lbf)
Front wheel axle pinch bolt M8 4 21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
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Front brake disc boltM6 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)
Sidestand bolt M10 1 25 Nm (2.5 m·kgf, 18 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 bolt M4 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 1 125 Nm (12.5 m·kgf, 90 ft·lbf)
Drive chain puller adjust bolt and
locknut M8 2 21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
Rear wheel sprocket nut M8 6 50 Nm (5.0 m·kgf, 36 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 38 Nm (3.8 m·kgf, 27 ft·lbf)
Engine guard bolt M6 3 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 bolt M10 1 56 Nm (5.6 m·kgf, 41 ft·lbf)
Rear shock absorber assembly low-
er bolt M10 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
screw M5 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)
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Drive chain tensioner bolt (lower
side)M8 1 16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Drive chain support bolt M6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Drive chain support nut M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Drive chain guide bolt M5 3 4.0 Nm (0.40 m·kgf, 2.9 ft·lbf)
Rear frame and left cover bolt M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Fuel tank bolt (front side) M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Fuel tank bolt (rear side) M6 1 9 Nm (0.9 m·kgf, 6.5 ft·lbf)
Fuel tank bracket bolt (front side) M6 4 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Fuel tank bracket bolt (rear side) M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Fuel pump bolt M5 6 4.0 Nm (0.40 m·kgf, 2.9 ft·lbf)
Fuel sender screw M6 2 4.0 Nm (0.40 m·kgf, 2.9 ft·lbf)
Fuel inlet pipe screw M5 2 3.4 Nm (0.34 m·kgf, 2.5 ft·lbf)
Fuel tank cap cover bolt M6 2 4.0 Nm (0.40 m·kgf, 2.9 ft·lbf)
Seat set bracket and fuel tank screw M6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Seat bolt M8 2 22 Nm (2.2 m·kgf, 16 ft·lbf)
Left side cover bolt M6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Right side cover bolt M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Frame and air scoop bolt M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Fuel tank and air scoop bolt M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Radiator guard and air scoop bolt M6 4 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Front fender bolt M6 4 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Rear fender bolt (front side) M6 4 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Rear fender bolt (rear side) M6 2 16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Mud flap screw — 2 1.3 Nm (0.13 m·kgf, 0.94 ft·lbf)
Headlight body and headlight stay
bolt M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Multi-function meter nut M5 2 3.8 Nm (0.38 m·kgf, 2.8 ft·lbf)
Multi-function meter bracket bolt M6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Front brake hose guide and head-
light stay bolt M5 1 3.8 Nm (0.38 m·kgf, 2.8 ft·lbf)
Plate 1 and front fork protector bolt M5 2 3.8 Nm (0.38 m·kgf, 2.8 ft·lbf)
Plate 2 and front fork protector
screw — 2 0.5 Nm (0.05 m·kgf, 0.36 ft·lbf)
Speed sensor lead holder and
speed sensor lead bracket bolt M6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Speed sensor lead bracket and low-
er bracket bolt M6 1 13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)
Starter relay and positive battery
lead bolt M6 1 3.5 Nm (0.35 m·kgf, 2.5 ft·lbf)
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TIGHTENING TORQUES
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Lower ring nut
1. First, tighten the lower ring nut approximately 38 Nm (3.8 m·kgf, 27 ft·lbf) by using the steering nut wrench, then loosen the lower ring nut one turn.
2. Retighten the lower ring nut 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf).Starter relay and starter motor lead
bolt
M6 1 3.5 Nm (0.35 m·kgf, 2.5 ft·lbf)
Lean angle sensor bolt M4 2 3.8 Nm (0.38 m·kgf, 2.8 ft·lbf)
Taillight assembly screw — 3 1.1 Nm (0.11 m·kgf, 0.80 ft·lbf)
Taillight lead clamp and rear fender — 3 0.5 Nm (0.05 m·kgf, 0.36 ft·lbf)
Battery bracket bolt M6 4 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Frame and battery negative lead
bolt M6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Rear fender and relay bracket screw — 2 1.1 Nm (0.11 m·kgf, 0.80 ft·lbf)
Front reflector nut (For Canada) M6 2 3.8 Nm (0.38 m·kgf, 2.8 ft·lbf)
Rear reflector nut (For Canada) M5 3 1.8 Nm (0.18 m·kgf, 1.3 ft·lbf) ITEM
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