2016 YAMAHA YZ450F wheel

CHAIN DRIVE
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4. Check:
• Drive chain rollers “1”
Damage/wear  Replace the drive chain.
• Drive chain side plates “2”
Damage/wear  Replace the drive chain.
5. Lubricate:
•Drive chain
EASB111191CHECKING THE DRIVE SPROCKET
1. Check:
• Drive sprocket
More than 1/4 tooth wear “a”  Replace the
drive sprocket and the rear wheel sprocket
as a set.
Bent tooth  Replace the drive sprocket
and the rear wheel sprocket as a set.
EASB111192CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL SPROCKET
Refer to “CHECKING AND REPLACING THE
REAR WHEEL SPROCKET” on page 4-8.
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INSTALLING THE DRIVE CHAIN
1. Install:
• Drive chain “1”
• Drive chain joint “2”
• Joint clip “3”
EWA
WARNING
When installing the joint clip, always keep
the direction as shown in the figure.
2. Lubricate:
•Drive chain
3. Install:
• Drive sprocket
• Lock washer
• Drive sprocket nut
Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
ECA1DX1014
NOTICE
Never install a new drive chain onto worn
drive sprockets; this will dramatically short-
en the drive chain’s life.
4. Adjust:
• Drive chain slack
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN
SLACK” on page 3-28.
ECA13550
NOTICE
A drive chain that is too tight will overload
the engine and other vital parts, and one
that is too loose can skip and damage the
swingarm or cause an accident. Therefore,
keep the drive chain slack within the speci-
fied limits.
b. Correct
1. Drive chain roller
2. Drive sprocket
Drive sprocket nut
75 Nm (7.5 m·kgf, 54 ft·lbf)
Drive chain slack
50–60 mm (1.97–2.36 in)
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CLUTCH......................................................................................................... 5-38
REMOVING THE CLUTCH ...................................................................... 5-41
CHECKING THE FRICTION PLATES...................................................... 5-41
CHECKING THE CLUTCH PLATES ........................................................ 5-41
CHECKING THE CLUTCH SPRINGS...................................................... 5-41
CHECKING THE CLUTCH HOUSING ..................................................... 5-42
CHECKING THE CLUTCH BOSS ............................................................ 5-42
CHECKING THE PRESSURE PLATE ..................................................... 5-42
CHECKING THE PUSH LEVER SHAFT .................................................. 5-42
CHECKING THE CLUTCH PUSH RODS ................................................ 5-42
CHECKING THE PRIMARY DRIVE GEAR .............................................. 5-42
CHECKING THE PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR ........................................... 5-43
INSTALLING THE OIL SEAL................................................................... 5-43
INSTALLING THE RIGHT CRANKCASE COVER ................................... 5-43
INSTALLING THE CLUTCH ..................................................................... 5-44
INSTALLING THE KICKSTARTER LEVER ............................................. 5-46
KICKSTATER................................................................................................. 5-47
REMOVING THE KICK SHAFT ASSEMBLY ........................................... 5-48
CHECKING THE KICK SHAFT AND RATCHET WHEEL ........................ 5-48
CHECKING THE KICK GEAR, KICK IDLE GEAR AND RATCHET
WHEEL .................................................................................................... 5-48
INSTALLING THE KICK SHAFT ASSEMBLY .......................................... 5-48
INSTALLING THE KICK IDLE GEAR ....................................................... 5-49
SHIFT SHAFT................................................................................................. 5-50
REMOVING THE SHIFT GUIDE AND SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY ......... 5-52
REMOVING THE SEGMENT ................................................................... 5-52
CHECKING THE SHIFT SHAFT .............................................................. 5-52
CHECKING THE SHIFT GUIDE AND SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY ......... 5-52
CHECKING THE STOPPER LEVER ....................................................... 5-52
INSTALLING THE STOPPER LEVER ..................................................... 5-53
INSTALLING THE SEGMENT.................................................................. 5-53
INSTALLING THE SHIFT GUIDE AND SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY ....... 5-53
INSTALLING THE SHIFT SHAFT ............................................................ 5-54
INSTALLING THE SHIFT PEDAL ............................................................ 5-54
OIL PUMP AND BALANCER GEAR............................................................. 5-55
REMOVING THE BALANCER ................................................................. 5-57
CHECKING THE PRIMARY DRIVE GEAR, BALANCER SHAFT
DRIVE GEAR, AND BALANCER WEIGHT GEAR .................................. 5-57
CHECKING THE BALANCER .................................................................. 5-57
CHECKING THE OIL PUMP .................................................................... 5-57
ASSEMBLING THE OIL PUMP ................................................................ 5-58
INSTALLING THE OIL PUMP AND BALANCER GEAR .......................... 5-59

ENGINE REMOVAL
5-3
Removing the electronic parts
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Use a suitable stand to raise the front wheel
off the ground.
Seat Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
Side cover (left/right) Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
Air scoop (left / right) Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
Fuel tank Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 7-1.
Air filter case cover
1 Rectifier/regulator 1
2ECU 1
3 Ignition coil 1
4 Condenser 1
5 Neutral switch 1
6 AC magneto coupler 1 Disconnect.
7 Crankshaft position sensor coupler 1 Disconnect.
8 Coolant temperature sensor coupler 1 Disconnect.
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
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ENGINE REMOVAL
5-4
Removing the engine
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Use a suitable stand to raise the front wheel
off the ground.
Seat Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
Side cover (left/right) Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
Air scoop (left / right) Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
Rear fender Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
Fuel tank Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 7-1.
Exhaust pipe and silencer Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
Air filter case Refer to “THROTTLE BODY” on page 7-5.
Throttle body Refer to “THROTTLE BODY” on page 7-5.
Clutch cable Refer to “CLUTCH” on page 5-38.
Shift pedal Refer to “SHIFT SHAFT” on page 5-50.
1 Engine guard 1
2 Brake pedal 1
3Spring 1
4 Cylinder head breather hose 1

KICKSTATER
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KICKSTATER
Removing the kick shaft
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Primary driven gear Refer to “CLUTCH” on page 5-38.
1 Kick idle gear 1
2 Kick shaft assembly 1
3 Spring guide 1
4 Torsion spring 1
5 Ratchet wheel 1
6 Kick gear 1
7 Kick shaft 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.

KICKSTATER
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EASB111248REMOVING THE KICK SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Remove:
• Kick shaft assembly “1”
TIP
Unhook the torsion spring “2” from the hole “a”
in the crankcase.
EASB111249CHECKING THE KICK SHAFT AND RATCH-
ET WHEEL
1. Check:
• Ratchet wheel “1” smooth movement
Unsmooth movement  Replace.
• Kick shaft “2”
Wear/damage  Replace the kick shaft as-
sembly.
• Spring “3”
Broken  Replace.
EASB111250CHECKING THE KICK GEAR, KICK IDLE
GEAR AND RATCHET WHEEL
1. Check:
• Kick gear “1”
Wear/damage  Replace the kick shaft as-
sembly.
• Kick idle gear “2”
• Ratchet wheel “3”
• Gear teeth “a”
• Ratchet teeth “b”
Wear/damage  Replace.
EASB111251INSTALLING THE KICK SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Install:
• Kick gear “1”
• Washer “2”
• Circlip “3”
• Ratchet wheel “4”
• Spring “5”
• Washer “6”
• Circlip “7”
(to the kick shaft “8”)
TIP
• Apply molybdenum disulfide oil to the inner
circumferences of the kick gear and ratchet
wheel.
• Align the punch mark “a” on the ratchet wheel
with the punch mark “b” on the kick shaft.
2. Install:
• Torsion spring “1”
(to the kick shaft “2”)
TIP
Make sure the stopper “a” of the torsion spring
fits into the hole “b” on the kick shaft.
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KICKSTATER
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3. Install:
•Transmission
TIP
Slide the spring guide into the kick shaft, make
sure the groove “a” in the spring guide fits on
the stopper of the torsion spring.
4. Install:
• Kick shaft assembly “1”
TIP
• Before installation, apply molybdenum disul-
fide grease to the contacting surfaces of the
kick shaft ratchet wheel guide “2” and the kick
shaft stopper “a”.
• Apply the engine oil on the kick shaft.
• Slide the kick shaft assembly into the crank-
case and make sure the kick shaft stopper “a”
fits into the kick shaft ratchet wheel guide.5. Install:
• Torsion spring “1”
TIP
Turn the torsion spring clockwise and hook into
the proper hole “a” in the crankcase.
EASB111252INSTALLING THE KICK IDLE GEAR
1. Install:
• Kick idle gear “1”
• Washer “2”
• Circlip “3”
TIP
• Apply the engine oil on the kick idle gear inner
circumference.
• Install the kick idle gear with its depressed
side “a” toward you.
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TRANSMISSION
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2. Install:
• Collar “1”
• 2nd wheel gear (23T) “2”
• 4th wheel gear (24T) “3”
• 3rd wheel gear (26T) “4”
• 5th wheel gear (20T) “5”
• Collar “6”
• 1st wheel gear (27T) “7”
• O-rings “8”
(to the drive axle “9”)
TIP
• Before installation, apply molybdenum disul-
fide oil to the inner and end surface of the idler
gear and to the inner surface of the sliding
gear, then install.
• Apply the lithium-soap-based grease on the
O-ring.
3. Install:
• Washer “1”
• Circlip “2”
TIP
• Be sure the circlip sharp-edged corner “a” is
positioned opposite side to the washer and
gear “b”.
• Install the circlip with its ends “c” settled even-
ly on the spline crests.4. Install:
• Collar “1”
TIP
• Apply the lithium-soap-based grease on the
oil seal lip.
• When installing the collar into the crankcase,
pay careful attention to the crankcase oil seal
lip.
5. Install:
• Main axle “1”
• Drive axle “2”
TIP
• Install to the left crankcase simultaneously.
• Apply engine oil to the main axle and the drive
axle bearing.
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