2016 YAMAHA WR 450F coolant

CYLINDER HEAD
6-20
EAS2GC1245REMOVING THE CYLINDER HEAD
1. Remove:• Cylinder head bolts
TIP
• Loosen the bolts in the proper sequence as shown.
• Loosen each bolt 1/2 of a turn at a time. After
fully loosening all the bolts, remove them.
•M6  35 mm (1.38 in): “1” – “2”
• M10  149 mm (5.87 in): “3” – “6”
EAS2GC1246CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN GUIDE (IN-
TAKE SIDE)
1. Check:
• Timing chain guide (intake side)Damage/wear  Replace.
EAS2GC1247CHECKING THE CYLINDER HEAD
1. Eliminate:
• Combustion chamber carbon deposits
TIP
Use a rounded scraper, not a sharp instrument,
in order not to damage or scratch the spark
plug bore threads. 2. Check:
• Cylinder head
Damage/scratches  Replace.
TIP
When replacing the cylinder head, replace also
the valve.
Refer to “CHECKING THE VALVE SEATS” on
page 6-26.
• Cylinder head coolant passagesMineral deposits/rust  Eliminate.
3. Measure: • Cylinder head warpage
Out of specification  Resurface the cylin-
der head.
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a. Place a straightedge and a thickness gauge across the cylinder head.
b. Measure the warpage.
c. If the limit is exceeded, resurface the cylin-
der head as follows.
d. Place a 400–600 grit wet sandpaper on a
surface plate, and resurface the cylinder
head using a figure-eight sanding pattern.
TIP
To ensure an even surface, turn the cylinder
head several times.
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Warpage limit
0.05 mm (0.0020 in)

CLUTCH
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Removing the right crankcase cover
OrderPart name Q’tyRemarks
Engine guard Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 6-1.
Engine oil Drain.
Refer to “CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL” on
page 3-17.
Coolant Drain.
Refer to “CHANGING THE COOLANT” on
page 3-10.
Brake pedal Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 6-1.
Clutch cover Refer to “CLUTCH” on page 6-41.
1 Oil filter element cover 1
2 Oil filter element 1
3 Radiator pipe 2 1
4 Kickstarter lever 1
5 Right crankcase cover 1
6 Gaskets 1
7 Dowel pin 2
8Collar 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
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RADIATOR
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TIP
This section is intended for those who have basic knowledge and skill concerning the servicing of
Yamaha motorcycles (e.g., Yamaha dealers, serv ice engineers, etc.). Those who have little knowl-
edge and skill concerning servicing are requested not to undertake inspection, adjustment, disas-
sembly, or reassembly only by reference to this manual. It may lead to servicing trouble and
mechanical damage.
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RADIATOR
Removing the radiator
OrderPart name Q’tyRemarks
Coolant Drain.
Refer to “CHANGING THE COOLANT” on
page 3-10.
Seat Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-1.
Side cover (left/right) Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-1.
Air scoop (left / right) Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-1.
Fuel tank Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 8-1.
Air filter case Refer to “THROTTLE BODY” on page 8-7.
1 Radiator guard 2
2 Radiator hose clamp 8 Loosen.
3 Radiator fan 1
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RADIATOR
7-2
4 Right radiator1
5 Radiator hose 2 1
6 Radiator hose 3 1
7 Radiator hose 4 1
8 Radiator pipe 2 1
9 Radiator breather hose 1
10 Left radiator 1
11 Radiator hose 1 1
12 Radiator pipe 1 1
13 Coolant temperature sensor 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
Removing the radiator
Order Part name Q’tyRemarks
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RADIATOR
7-3
EAS2GC1330HANDLING NOTEEWA
WARNING
If coolant seems hot, do not remove the ra-
diator cap.
EAS2GC1331CHECKING THE RADIATOR
1. Check:• Radiator fins “1”
Obstructions  Clean.
Apply compressed air to the rear of the radi-
ator.
Damage  Repair or replace.
TIP
Correct any flattened fins with a thin, flat-head
screwdriver.
2. Check:
• Radiator hoses
• Radiator pipes
Crack/damage  Replace.

WATER PUMP
7-4
EAS2GC1332
WATER PUMP
Removing the water pump
OrderPart name Q’tyRemarks
Coolant Drain.
Refer to “CHANGING THE COOLANT” on
page 3-10.
Engine oil Drain.
Refer to “CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL” on
page 3-17.
Right crankcase cover Refer to “CLUTCH” on page 6-41.
1 Water pump housing 1
2 Dowel pin 2
3Gasket 1
4Collar 1
5Pin 1
6 Impeller shaft assembly 1
7 Oil seal 1
8 Bearing 1
9 Oil seal 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
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WATER PUMP
7-5
EAS2GC1333REMOVING THE OIL SEAL
TIP
• Remove the oil seal when the coolant level changes frequently more than usual, coolant
has discolored, or engine oil has become
milky.
• Do not use the removed oil seal.
1. Remove:• Oil seals “1”
EAS2GC1334CHECKING THE WATER PUMP
1. Check:
• Water pump housing cover
• Impeller shaftCracks/damage/wear  Replace.
EAS2GC1335CHECKING THE BEARING
1. Check:
• BearingRotate the inner race with your finger.
Rough spot/seizure  Replace.
EAS2GC1336INSTALLING THE OIL SEAL
1. Install:
• Oil seals “1”
TIP
• Apply the lithium-soap-based grease on the oil seal lip.
• Install the oil seal with its manufacture’s marks or numbers facing the right crankcase
cover “2”. 2. Install:
• Bearing “1”
TIP
Install the bearing by pressing its outer race
parallel.
EAS2GC1337ASSEMBLING THE WATER PUMP
1. Install:
• Impeller shaft assembly “1”
•Pin “2”
• Collar “3”
• Circlip “4”
TIP
• Take care so that the oil seal lip is not dam-aged or the spring does not slip off its posi-
tion.
• When installing the impeller shaft, apply the engine oil to the oil seal lip, the bearing, and
the impeller shaft.
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WATER PUMP
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2. Install:• Dowel pin “1”
• Gasket “2”
3. Install: • Water pump housing “1”
• Water pump housing bolt “2”
• Washer “3”
• Coolant drain bolt “4” Water pump housing bolt
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Coolant drain bolt 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
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