2016 YAMAHA YZ450F lock

ENGINE REMOVAL
5-6
EASB111196REMOVING THE SILENCER
1. Remove:
• Rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt
“1”
• Connecting arm bolt (frame side) “2”
• Silencer “3”
TIP
Move the rear shock absorber to the left side of
the chassis, and remove the silencer.
EASB111197REMOVING THE EXHAUST PIPE 2
1. Remove:
• Exhaust pipe 2
TIP
Put the Exhaust pipe 2 into the state as shown
by moving this, and then remove it.
EASB111198REMOVING THE DRIVE SPROCKET
1. Straighten the lock washer tab.
2. Remove:
• Nut (drive sprocket) “1”
• Lock washer “2”
TIP
Loosen the nut while applying the rear brake.
3. Remove:
• Drive sprocket “1”
• Drive chain “2”
TIP
Remove the drive sprocket together with the
drive chain.
1 2
3

ENGINE REMOVAL
5-9
• Front engine bracket “4”
• Engine bracket bolt (front side) “5”
• Engine mounting bolt (front side) “6”
•Patch “7”
• Upper engine bracket “8”
• Engine bracket bolt (upper side) “9”
• Engine mounting bolt (upper side) “10”
TIP
• Apply molybdenum disulfide grease to the
pivot shaft.
• Install the patch with the claw “a” facing inside
the chassis.
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INSTALLING THE BRAKE PEDAL
1. Install:
• Spring “1”
• Brake pedal “2”
• O-rings “3”
• Bolt (brake pedal) “4”
• Clip “5”
TIP
Apply the lithium-soap-based grease on the
bolt, O-rings and brake pedal bracket.
EASB111204INSTALLING THE DRIVE SPROCKET
1. Install:
• Drive sprocket “1”
• Drive chain “2”
TIP
Install the drive sprocket together with the drive
chain.
2. Install:
• Lock washer “1”
• Nut (drive sprocket) “2” Engine bracket bolt (front side)
34 Nm (3.4 m·kgf, 25 ft·lbf)
Engine mounting bolt (front side)
55 Nm (5.5 m·kgf, 40 ft·lbf)
Engine bracket bolt (upper side)
36 Nm (3.6 m·kgf, 26 ft·lbf)
Engine mounting bolt (upper
side)
45 Nm (4.5 m·kgf, 33 ft·lbf)
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Bolt (brake pedal)
26 Nm (2.6 m·kgf, 19 ft·lbf)
Nut (drive sprocket)
75 Nm (7.5 m·kgf, 54 ft·lbf)
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ENGINE REMOVAL
5-10
TIP
Tighten the nut while applying the rear brake.
ECA
NOTICE
Make sure to tighten to specification; other-
wise, it may damage the other part that is
fastened together.
3. Bend the lock washer tab to lock the nut.
4. Install:
• Drive sprocket guide
• Drive sprocket cover “1”
• Bolt (drive sprocket cover) “2”
EASB111205INSTALLING THE EXHAUST PIPE AND
MUFFLER
1. Install:
•Gasket
• Exhaust pipe 1 “1”
• Nut (exhaust pipe 1) “2”
TIP
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).2. Install:
•Clamp
• Exhaust pipe 2 “1”
• Bolt (exhaust pipe 2) “2”
TIP
Install and temporarily tighten the exhaust pipe
2 with its end positioned as shown with respect
to the exhaust pipe 1.
3. Install:
•Clamp
• Silencer “1”
• Bolt (silencer) “2” Bolt (drive sprocket cover)
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Nut (exhaust pipe)
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
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Bolt (silencer)
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
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22
1
2
2mm (0.08in)
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CAMSHAFT
5-14
EASB111207REMOVING THE CAMSHAFT
1. Remove:
• Timing mark accessing screw “1”
• Crankshaft end accessing screw “2”
2. Align:
• Alignment mark
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a. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise with a
wrench.
b. Align the top dead center (TDC) mark “a” on
the rotor with the alignment mark “b” on the
crankcase cover.
TIP
Align the alignment mark “c” on the exhaust
camshaft sprocket and the alignment mark “d”
on the intake camshaft sprocket with the edge
of the cylinder head.
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3. Remove:
• Timing chain tensioner cap bolt “1”
• Timing chain tensioner “2”
•Gaskets
4. Remove:
• Bolt (camshaft cap) “1”
• Camshaft cap “2”
• Clip “3”
TIP
• Remove the bolts (camshaft cap) in a criss-
cross pattern, working from the outside in.
• In order to prevent the clip from falling into the
crankcase, remove the camshaft cap.
ECA33DD027
NOTICE
The bolts (camshaft cap) must be removed
evenly to prevent damage to the cylinder
head, camshafts or camshaft caps.
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2
b
a
dc
1 2
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2
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CAMSHAFT
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a. Install the camshaft into the cylinder head.
b. Position a strip of Plastigauge® “1” onto the
camshaft journal as shown.
c. Install the dowel pins and the camshaft
caps.
TIP
• Tighten the camshaft cap bolts in a crisscross
pattern from innermost to outer caps.
• Do not turn the camshaft when measuring the
camshaft journal-to-camshaft cap clearance.
d. Remove the camshaft caps and then mea-
sure the width of the Plastigauge® “1”.
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5. Measure:
• Camshaft journal diameter “a”
Out of specification  Replace the cam-
shaft.
Within specification  Replace the cylinder
head and the camshaft caps as a set.
EASB111209CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN AND CAM-
SHAFT SPROCKET
1. Check:
• Timing chain “1”
Damage/stiffness  Replace the timing
chain and camshaft as a set.
2. Check:
• Camshaft sprocket
More than 1/4 tooth wear “a”  Replace the
camshaft and the timing chain as a set.
EASB111210CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN TENSION-
ERS
1. Check:
• Timing chain tensioner
Crack/damage  Replace.
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a. While pressing the tensioner rod lightly with
your fingers, use a thin screwdriver “1” to
wind the tensioner rod up fully clockwise.
b. When releasing the screwdriver by pressing
lightly with your fingers, make sure that the
tensioner rod will come out smoothly. Camshaft cap bolts
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Camshaft journal diameter
21.959–21.972 mm (0.8645–
0.8650 in)
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a. 1/4 tooth
b. Correct
1. Timing chain roller
2. Camshaft sprocket
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CAMSHAFT
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c. If not, replace the tensioner assembly.
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EASB111211CHECKING THE DECOMPRESSION SYS-
TEM
1. Check:
• Decompression system
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a. Check that the decompressor cam “1”
moves smoothly.
b. Check that the decompressor lever pin “2”
projects from the camshaft.
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EASB111212
INSTALLING THE CAMSHAFTS
1. Install:
• Exhaust camshaft “1”
• Intake camshaft “2”
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a. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise with a
wrench.
TIP
• Apply molybdenum disulfide oil to the cam-
shafts.
• Apply the engine oil on the decompression
system.
• Fill the cylinder head with engine oil up to the
tops “a” of the valve lifters.
b. Align the top dead center (TDC) mark “a” on
the rotor with the alignment mark “b” on the
crankcase cover.
c. Fit the timing chain “3” onto both camshaft
sprockets and install the camshafts on the
cylinder head.
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CAMSHAFT
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TIP
Make sure that the alignment mark “c” on the
exhaust camshaft sprocket and the alignment
mark “d” on the intake camshaft sprocket are
aligned with the edge of the cylinder head.
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NOTICE
Do not turn the crankshaft during the cam-
shaft installation. Damage or improper
valve timing will result.
d. Install the clips, the camshaft caps and the
bolts (camshaft cap).
TIP
• Before installing the clips, cover the cylinder
head with a clean cloth to prevent the clips
from coming off into the cylinder head cavity.
• Apply the engine oil to the threads and con-
tact surfaces.
• Tighten the bolts to the specified torque in two
or three steps in the proper tightening se-
quence as shown.
ECA33DD030
NOTICE
The bolts (camshaft cap) must be tightened
evenly, or damage to the cylinder head,
camshaft caps, and camshaft will result.
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2. Install:
• Timing chain tensioner
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a. While pressing the tensioner rod lightly with
your fingers, use a thin screwdriver to wind
the tensioner rod up fully clockwise.
b. With the tensioner rod fully wound and the
chain tensioner UP mark “a” facing upward,
install the gasket “1”, the timing chain ten-
sioner “2”, and the gasket “3”, and tighten
the bolt “4”.
c. Release the screwdriver, check that the ten-
sioner rod comes out smoothly, and tighten
the gasket “5” and the cap bolt “6”.
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Bolt (camshaft cap)
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
c 3
d
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4
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Bolt (timing chain tensioner)
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Tensioner cap bolt
6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
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CAMSHAFT
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3. Turn:
• Crankshaft
Counterclockwise several turns.
4. Check:
• Top dead center (TDC) mark on the rotor
Align with the crankcase alignment mark.
• Camshaft match marks
Align with the cylinder head surface.
Out of alignment  Adjust.
5. Install:
• Timing chain guide (top side) “1”
• Cylinder head cover gasket “2”
• Cylinder head cover “3”
• Bolt (cylinder head cover) “4”
TIP
Before installation, apply the sealant to the cyl-
inder head cover gasket.
6. Install:
• Cylinder head breather hose
• Spark plugBolt (cylinder head cover)
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Three Bond No.1215®
90890-85505
Spark plug
13 Nm (1.3m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)
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4
3
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