2016 YAMAHA WR 450F wheel

TIGHTENING TORQUES
2-14
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)
ITEM
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size Q’ty TIGHTENING TORQUES Remarks
LT
LT
LT
LT
LT
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TIGHTENING TORQUES
2-17
EAS2GC1067CHASSIS TIGHTENING TORQUES
TIP
- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race.
ITEM Thread
size Q’ty TIGHTENING TORQUES Remarks
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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TIGHTENING TORQUES
2-18
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)
ITEM
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size Q’ty TIGHTENING TORQUES RemarksLT
LT
LT

LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT TYPES
2-21
EAS2GC1068
LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT TYPES
EAS2GC1069ENGINE
Lubrication point Lubricant types
Oil seal lips
Bearing
O-ring
Camshaft cap bolt threads and contacting surface
Cylinder head bolt threads, seats, washers
Valve stems
Valve stem ends
Valve lifter outer surface
Camshaft lobe and journal
Valve lifter top surface
Crankshaft journal
Crankshaft big end thrust surfaces
Piston outer surface
Piston pin outer surface
Decompression system moving parts
Water pump impeller shaft
Oil pump rotors (inner and outer)
Oil passage gasket
Oil pump shaft
Kick gear and ratchet wheel
Kick shaft
Kick idle gear inner surface
Ratchet wheel and ratchet wheel guide contacting portion
Primary drive gear nut threads and contacting surface
Primary driven gear inner surface and end surface
Clutch push rod washer
Clutch push rod 1 outer surface
Clutch push rod 1 thrust surface
Clutch push rod 2 outer surface
Push lever shaft outer surface
Transmission gear inner surface (wheel and pinion) and collar
Transmission gears (shift fork groove)
Shift cam grooves
Shift fork and shift fork guide outer surface
Shift shaft and collar
Shift lever assembly moving parts
Damper assembly shaft, thrust surfaces, washers
LS
E
LS
E
M
M
M
E
M
E
M
E
E
M
E
E
E
LS
E
M
E
E
M
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
M
E
E
E
E
E
E

LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT TYPES
2-22
EAS2GC1070CHASSISStarter idle gear inner surface, thrust surfaces
Starter clutch drive gear inner surface, thrust surfaces
Cylinder head cover gasket
Yamaha bond
No.1215
(Three bond No.1215®)
Crankcase mating surface Yamaha bond
No.1215
(Three bond No.1215®)
Stator assembly lead grommet Yamaha bond
No.1215
(Three bond No.1215®)
Lubrication point Lubricant types
Upper bearings (steering head)
Upper bearings and bearing race cover (steering head)
Lower bearings and oil seal lip (steering head)
Steering stem threads and nut contacting surface
Pivot shaft bearing
Swingarm pivot portion (collar side surface and thrust bearing)
Swingarm pivot portion (collar outer surface)
Swingarm pivot portion (oil seal lip)
Pivot shaft outer surface
Relay arm bearing and oil seal lip
Relay arm thrust washer surface (both sides)
Relay arm collar outer surface and bolt outer surface
Relay arm bolt threads (swingarm side)
Connecting arm bearing and oil seal lip
Connecting arm collar outer surface and bolt outer surface
Rear shock absorber assembly collar outer surface and dust seal lip (upper
side)
Rear shock absorber assembly bearing and dust seal lip (lower side)
Brake pedal pivot portion (O-ring and bolt outer surface)
Front wheel oil seal lip
Front wheel axle outer surface
Rear wheel oil seal lip
Rear wheel axle outer surface
Sidestand pivot portion and collar outer surface
Push rod contacting portion (front brake master cylinder)
Front brake lever bolt outer surface Lubrication point
Lubricant types
E
E
LS
LS
LS
LS
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
S
S

ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY ................... 3-34
CHECKING THE TIRES ........................................................................... 3-36
CHECKING AND TIGHTENING THE SPOKES ....................................... 3-36
CHECKING THE WHEELS ...................................................................... 3-37
CHECKING THE WHEEL BEAR INGS ..................................................... 3-37
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD .......................... 3-37
CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE CABLES ..................................... 3-38
LUBRICATING THE LEVERS .................................................................. 3-38
LUBRICATING THE PEDAL .................................................................... 3-38
LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAIN ......................................................... 3-39
LUBRICATING THE SIDESTAND............................................................ 3-39
CHECKING THE CHASSIS FASTENERS ............................................... 3-39
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .................................................................................. 3-40
CHECKING THE SPARK PL UG .............................................................. 3-40
CHECKING THE IGNITION TIMING ........................................................ 3-40
CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY ........................................ 3-41
REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULB..................................................... 3-41

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
3-2
EAS2GC1077GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHARTNO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBS INITIAL
ODOMETER READ-
INGS
600 mi (1000
km) or 1 month 1800 mi
(3000
km) or 3 months 3000 mi
(5000
km) or 6 months
1Clutch • Check operation.
• Adjust or replace cable. 
2*Cooling sys-
tem • Check hoses for cracks of damage.
• Replace if necessary.

• Replace with ethylene glycol anti- freeze coolant every 1 year. Every 1 year
3*Spark arrest-
er • Clean.

4*Front brake • Check operation, fluid level, and for flu-
id leakage.
• Replace brake pads if necessary. 
• Replace brake fluid every 1 year. Every 1 year
5* Rear brake • Check operation, fluid level, and for flu-
id leakage.
• Replace brake pads if necessary. 
• Replace brake fluid every 1 year. Every 1 year
6* Brake hoses • Check for cracks or damage.

• Replace. Every 4 years
7*Wheels • Check runout, spoke tightness and for
damage.
• Tighten spokes if necessary. 
8*
Tires • Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. 
9*
Wheel bear-
ings • Check bearings for smooth operation.
• Replace if necessary.

10*Swingarm
pivot bear-
ings • Check bearing assemblies for loose-
ness.
• Moderately repack with lithium-soap- based grease. 
11Drive chain• Check chain slack/alignment and con-
dition.
• Adjust and lubricate chain with a spe- cial O-ring chain lubricant thoroughly. Every ride
12*
Steering
bearings • Check bearing assemblies for loose-
ness.
• Moderately repack with lithium-soap- based grease every 1200 mi (2000
km) or 12 months (whichever comes
first). 

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
3-8
SWINGARMInspect, lube and
retighten Molybdenum disulfide grease
RELAY ARM, CON-
NECTING ROD Inspect, lube and
retighten Molybdenum disulfide grease
SIDESTAND Lubricate Lithium-soap-based grease
STEERING HEAD Inspect free play
and retighten
Clean and lube Lithium-soap-based grease
Replace bearing
TIRE, WHEELS
Inspect air pres-
sure, wheel run-
out, tire wear and
spoke looseness
Retighten sprocket
bolt
Inspect bearings
Replace bearings
Lubricate Lithium-soap-based grease
THROTTLE, CON-
TROL CABLE
Check routing and
connection
Lubricate Yamaha cable lube or SAE
10W-30 motor oil
ITEM
After
break- in Every
race Every
third (or
500
km) Every
fifth (or
1,000 km) As re-
quired Remarks