wheel bolts YAMAHA WR 450F 2010 Owners Manual

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PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Before riding for break-in operation or practice, make sure the machine is in good operating condition.
Before using this machine, check the following points.
GENERAL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Item Routine Page
CoolantCheck that coolant is filled up to the radiator cap. Check the cool-
ing system for leakage.P.3-11 – 12
FuelCheck that a fresh gasoline is filled in the fuel tank. Check the fuel
line for leakage.P.1-18
Engine oilCheck that the oil level is correct. Check the crankcase and oil
line for leakage.P.3-14 – 15
Gear shifter and clutchCheck that gears can be shifted correctly in order and that the
clutch operates smoothly.P.3-12
Throttle grip/HousingCheck that the throttle grip operation and free play are correctly
adjusted. Lubricate the throttle grip and housing, if necessary.P.3-12 – 13
Brakes Check the play of front brake and effect of front and rear brake. P.3-19 – 22
Drive chainCheck drive chain slack and alignment. Check that the drive chain
is lubricated properly.P.3-22 – 23
WheelsCheck for excessive wear and tire pressure. Check for loose
spokes and have no excessive play.P.3-26
SteeringCheck that the handlebar can be turned smoothly and have no ex-
cessive play.P.3-26 – 27
Front forks and rear shock
absorberCheck that they operate smoothly and there is no oil leakage.
P.3-23 – 26
Cables (wires)Check that the clutch and throttle cables move smoothly. Check
that they are not caught when the handlebars are turned or when
the front forks travel up and down.—
Exhaust pipe Check that the exhaust pipe is tightly mounted and has no cracks. P.3-10 – 11
Rear wheel sprocket Check that the rear wheel sprocket tightening bolt is not loose. P.3-22
Lubrication Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. P.3-28
Bolts and nuts Check the chassis and engine for loose bolts and nuts. P.1-20
Lead connectorsCheck that the AC magneto, CDI unit, and ignition coil are con-
nected tightly.P.1-7
SettingsIs the machine set suitably for the condition of the course and
weather or by taking into account the results of test runs before
riding? Are inspection and maintenance completely done?P.4-1 – 10

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FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL
2. Install:
• Brake disc "1"
• Bolt (brake disc) "2"
Tighten the bolts in stage, using a
crisscross pattern.
3. Install:
•Collar "1"
Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the oil seal lip.
4. Install:
• Speed sensor "1"
• Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the oil seal lip of the speed sen-
sor.
• Make sure the two projections "a" in
the wheel hub are meshed with the
two slots "b" in the speed sensor.
5. Install:
• Wheel
• Install the brake disc "1" between
the brake pads "2" correctly.
• Make sure that the projections "a" in
the speed sensor fits over the stop-
per "b" on the front fork inner tube.
6. Install:
• Wheel axle "1"
Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the wheel axle.
7. Install:
• Nut (wheel axle) "1"
8. Tighten:
• Bolt (axle holder) "1"
Before tightening the bolt, fit the
wheel axle to the axle holder by strok-
ing the front fork several times with
the front brake applied.
INSTALLING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Install:
• Bearing (right) "1"
• Circlip "2"
• Spacer "3"
• Bearing (left) "4"
• Oil seal "5"
• Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the bearing and oil seal lip when
installing.
• Install the bearing with seal facing
outward.
• Use a socket that matches the out-
side diameter of the race of the
bearing.
• Right side of bearing shall be in-
stalled first.
• Install the oil seal with its manufac-
ture's marks or numbers facing out-
ward.
Do not strike the inner race of the
bearing. Contact should be made
only with the outer race.
Bolt (brake disc):
12 Nm (1.2 m•kg, 8.7
ft•lb)
Nut (wheel axle):
90 Nm (9.0 m•kg, 65
ft•lb)
Bolt (axle holder):
21 Nm (2.1 m•kg, 15
ft•lb)

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FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL
2. Install:
• Brake disc "1"
• Bolt (brake disc) "2"
Tighten the bolts in stage, using a
crisscross pattern.
3. Install:
• Rear wheel sprocket "1"
• Bolt (rear wheel sprocket) "2"
• Washer (rear wheel sprocket) "3"
• Nut (rear wheel sprocket) "4"
Tighten the nuts in stage, using a
crisscross pattern.
4. Install:
•Collar "1"
Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the oil seal lip.
5. Install:
• Wheel
Install the brake disc "1" between the
brake pads "2" correctly.
6. Install:
• Drive chain "1"
Push the wheel "2" forward and install
the drive chain.
7. Install:
• Left drive chain puller "1"
• Wheel axle "2"
• Install the left drive chain puller, and
insert the wheel axle from left side.
• Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the wheel axle.
8. Install:
• Right drive chain puller "1"
• Washer "2"
• Nut (wheel axle) "3"
Temporarily tighten the nut (wheel
axle) at this point.
9. Adjust:
• Drive chain slack "a"
Refer to "ADJUSTING THE
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK" section in
the CHAPTER 3.
10. Tighten:
• Nut (wheel axle) "1"
• Locknut "2" Bolt (brake disc):
14 Nm (1.4 m•kg, 10
ft•lb)
Nut (rear wheel sprock-
et):
50 Nm (5.0 m•kg, 36
ft•lb)
Drive chain slack:
48–58 mm (1.9–2.3 in)
Nut (wheel axle):
125 Nm (12.5 m•kg, 90
ft•lb)
Locknut:
19 Nm (1.9 m•kg, 13
ft•lb)