brake YAMAHA WR 450F 2007 Owner's Manual

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INSP
ADJ
REAR BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
Install the pad pin plug 0.
T R..
Pad pin plug:
3 Nm (0.3 m  kg, 2.2 ft  lb)
3. Inspect:
Brake fluid level
Refer to “BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPEC-
TION” section.
4. Check:
Brake lever operation
A softy or spongy feeling → Bleed brake
system.
Refer to “BRAKE SYSTEM AIR BLEED-
ING” section.
EC366060
REAR BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND
REPLACEMENT
1. Inspect:
Brake pad thickness a
Out of specification → Replace as a set.
2. Replace:
Brake pad
Brake pad thickness
a:
Standard
6.4 mm (0.25 in) 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Brake pad replacement steps:
Remove the protector 1 and pad pin plug
2.
Loosen the pad pin 3.
Remove the rear wheel 4 and caliper 5.
Refer to “FRONT WHEEL AND REAR
WHEEL” section in the CHAPTER 5.

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INSP
ADJ
REAR BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
Remove the pad pin 6 and brake pads 7.
Connect the transparent hose 8 to the
bleed screw 9 and place the suitable con-
tainer under its end.
Loosen the bleed screw and push the cali-
per piston in.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the drained brake fluid.
Tighten the bleed screw.
T R..
Bleed screw:
6 Nm (0.6 m  kg, 4.3 ft  lb)
Install the brake pad 0 and pad pin A.
NOTE:
Install the brake pads with their projections
a into the caliper recesses b.
Temporarily tighten the pad pin at this
point.
Install the caliper B and rear wheel C.
Refer to “FRONT WHEEL AND REAR
WHEEL” section in the CHAPTER 5.
Tighten the pad pin D.
T R..
Pad pin:
18 Nm (1.8 m  kg, 13 ft  lb)
Install the pad pin plug E and protector
F.
T R..
Pad pin plug:
3 Nm (0.3 m  kg, 2.2 ft  lb)
Bolt (protector):
7 Nm (0.7 m  kg, 5.1 ft  lb)

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INSP
ADJREAR BRAKE PAD INSULATOR INSPECTION/
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION
3. Inspect:
Brake fluid level
Refer to “BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPEC-
TION” section.
4. Check:
Brake pedal operation
A softy or spongy feeling → Bleed brake
system.
Refer to “BRAKE SYSTEM AIR BLEED-
ING” section.
EC36b000
REAR BRAKE PAD INSULATOR
INSPECTION
1. Remove:
Brake pad
Refer to “REAR BRAKE PAD INSPEC-
TION AND REPLACEMENT” section.
2. Inspect:
Rear brake pad insulator 1
Damage → Replace.
EC367001
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION
1. Place the master cylinder so that its top is
in a horizontal position.
2. Inspect:
Brake fluid level
Fluid at lower level → Fill up.
aLower level
ÈFront
ÉRear
WARNING
Use only designated quality brake fluid to
avoid poor brake performance.
Refill with same type and brand of brake
fluid; mixing fluids could result in poor
brake performance.
Be sure that water or other contaminants
do not enter master cylinder when refill-
ing.
Clean up spilled fluid immediately to
avoid erosion of painted surfaces or plas-
tic parts.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT #4
ÈÉ

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INSP
ADJFRONT FORK INSPECTION/
FRONT FORK OIL SEAL AND DUST SEAL CLEANING
Tighten the axle nut while pushing down
the drive chain.
T R..
Axle nut:
125 Nm (12.5 m  kg, 90 ft  lb)
Tighten the locknuts.
T R..
Locknut:
19 Nm (1.9 m  kg, 13 ft  lb)
EC36C000
FRONT FORK INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
Front fork smooth action
Operate the front brake and stroke the
front fork.
Unsmooth action/oil leakage → Repair or
replace.
EC36D001
FRONT FORK OIL SEAL AND DUST SEAL
CLEANING
1. Remove:
Protector
Dust seal 1
NOTE:
Use a thin screw driver, and be careful not to
damage the inner fork tube and dust seal.
2. Clean:
Dust seal a
Oil seal b
NOTE:
Clean the dust seal and oil seal after every
run.
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
inner tube.

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INSP
ADJ
LUBRICATION
LUBRICATION
To ensure smooth operation of all compo-
nents, lubricate your machine during setup,
after break-in, and after every race.
1All control cable
2Clutch lever pivot
3Shift pedal pivot
4Footrest pivot
5Throttle-to-handlebar contact
6Drive chain
7Tube guide cable winding portion
8Throttle cable end
9Clutch cable end
0Hot starter cable endÈUse Yamaha cable lube or equivalent on these
areas.
ÉUse SAE 10W-30 motor oil or suitable chain
lubricants.
ÊLubricate the following areas with high quality,
lightweight lithium-soap base grease.
CAUTION:
Wipe off any excess grease, and avoid get-
ting grease on the brake discs.
AAA
AA
B
CC

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ENGCLUTCH
CLUTCH
CLUTCH
Extent of removal:
1 Push rod and push lever removal
2 Push rod 1 disassembly
3 Friction plate and clutch plate removal
4 Clutch housing removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
CLUTCH REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Drain the engine oil. Refer to “ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT”
section in the CHAPTER 3.
Brake pedal Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” section.
Clutch cable Disconnect at engine side.
1 Clutch cover 1
2 Gasket 1
3 Dowel pin 2
4 Clutch spring 6
5 Pressure plate 1
6 Push rod 1 1
7 Circlip 1
8 Plain washer 1
9 Bearing 1
10 Ball 1
11 Push rod 2 1
1
2
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1

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ENG
OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP AND CRANKCASE COVER
(RIGHT)
OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP AND CRANKCASE COVER (RIGHT)
OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP AND CRANKCASE COVER (RIGHT)
Extent of removal:
1 Oil filter removal
2 Water pump removal
3 Crankcase cover (right) removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP
AND CRANKCASE COVER
(RIGHT) REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Drain the engine oil. Refer to “ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT”
section in the CHAPTER 3.
Drain the coolant. Refer to “COOLANT REPLACEMENT”
section in the CHAPTER 3.
Exhaust pipe Refer to “EXHAUST PIPE AND
SILENCER” section.
Brake pedal Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” section.
Clutch cover Refer to “CLUTCH” section.
1 Oil filter cover 1
2 Oil filter 1
3 Coolant pipe 2 1
4 Water pump housing 1
5Pin 2
6 Oil tank breather hose 1
1
2
3

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ENGENGINE REMOVAL
Extent of removal:
1 Engine removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Cylinder head breather hose Refer to “CAMSHAFTS” section.
Ignition coil
Disconnect the AC magneto lead.
Disconnect the starter motor
lead.Refer to “ELECTRIC STARTING SYS-
TEM” section in the CHAPTER 6.
Negative battery lead Disconnect at the starter motor side.
1 Engine guard 1
2 Neutral switch 1
3 Chain cover 1
4 Nut (drive sprocket) 1
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”. 5 Lock washer 1
6 Drive sprocket 1
7Clip 1
8 Bolt (brake pedal) 1
9 Brake pedal 1
1

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ENGENGINE REMOVAL
EC4M3000
REMOVAL POINTS
EC4F3100
Drive sprocket
1. Remove:
Nut (drive sprocket) 1
Lock washer 2
NOTE:
Straighten the lock washer tab.
Loosen the nut while applying the rear brake.
2. Remove:
Drive sprocket 1
Drive chain 2
NOTE:
Remove the drive sprocket together with the
drive chain.
EC4M3301
Engine removal
1. Remove:
Pivot shaft 1
NOTE:
If the pivot shaft is pulled all the way out, the
swingarm will come loose. If possible, insert a
shaft of similar diameter into the other side of
the swingarm to support it.
2. Remove:
Engine 1
From right side.
NOTE:
Make sure that the couplers, hoses and cables
are disconnected.
1

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ENGENGINE REMOVAL
EC4M5000
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Engine installation
1. Install:
Engine 1
Install the engine from right side.
Pivot shaft 2
Engine mounting bolt (lower) 3
Engine lower bracket 4
Bolt (engine lower bracket) 5
Patch 6
Engine mounting bolt (front) 7
Engine upper bracket (right) 8
Engine upper bracket (left) 9
Bolt (engine upper bracket) 0
Engine mounting bolt (upper) A
NOTE:
Apply the molybdenum disulfide grease on
the pivot shaft.
Install the patch with the claw a facing out-
side the chassis.
T R..85 Nm (8.5 m · kg, 61 ft · lb)
T R..53 Nm (5.3 m · kg, 38 ft · lb)
T R..34 Nm (3.4 m · kg, 24 ft · lb)
T R..53 Nm (5.3 m · kg, 38 ft · lb)
T R..55 Nm (5.5 m · kg, 40 ft · lb)
T R..55 Nm (5.5 m · kg, 40 ft · lb)
Brake pedal
1. Install:
Spring 1
Brake pedal 2
O-ring 3
Bolt (brake pedal) 4
Clip 5
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the bolt,
O-rings and brake pedal bracket.
New
T R..26 Nm (2.6 m · kg, 19 ft · lb)