Yamaha YZ450F User Manual

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
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2. Remove:
• Upper bearing “1”
TIP
Remove the bearing by pressing its outer race.
3. Remove:
• Lower bearing “1”
TIP
Remove the bearing by pressing its outer race.
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CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Check:
• Rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage  Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
• Rear shock absorber
Gas leaks/oil leaks  Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly.
•Spring
Damage/wear  Replace.
• Spring guide
Damage/wear  Replace.
• Bearing
Damage/wear  Replace.
•Bolts
Bends/damage/wear  Replace.
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CHECKING THE CONNECTING ARM AND
RELAY ARM
1. Check:
• Connecting arm
• Relay arm
Damage/wear  Replace.
2. Check:
• Bearing
• Spacers
Damage/pitting/scratches  Replace the
bearings and spacers as a set.
3. Check:
• Oil seals
Damage/pitting  Replace.
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INSTALLING THE RELAY ARM
1. Lubricate:
• Oil seals
• Bearing
• Spacers
• Washers
•Collars
2. Install:
• Bearing “1”
• Washer “2”
• Oil seals “3”
(to relay arm “4”)
3. Install:
• Bearing “1”
• Oil seals “2”
(to connecting arm “3”)
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Recommended lubricant
Molybdenum disulfide grease
Installed depth “a”
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Installed depth “a”
0 mm (0 in)
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3
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Yamaha YZ450F Specifications

General

Brand	Yamaha
Model	YZ450F
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English