Checking The Clutch Master Cylinder; Assembling The Clutch Master Cylinder; Installing The Clutch Master Cylinder - Yamaha VMAX 2009 Service Manual

EAS25290
CHECKING THE CLUTCH MASTER
CYLINDER
Recommended clutch component replace-
ment schedule
Piston seals
Clutch hose
Clutch fluid
1. Check:
• Clutch master cylinder body
Cracks/damage → Replace.
• Clutch fluid delivery passage
(clutch master cylinder body)
Obstruction → Blow out with compressed air.
2. Check:
• Clutch master cylinder kit
Rust/scratches/wear → Replace.
3. Check:
• Clutch master cylinder reservoir
Cracks/damage → Replace.
• Clutch master cylinder reservoir diaphragm
Damage/wear → Replace.
4. Check:
• Clutch hose
Cracks/damage/wear → Replace.
EAS25300
ASSEMBLING THE CLUTCH MASTER
CYLINDER
EWA13340
WARNING
• Before installation, all internal clutch com-
ponents must be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new clutch fluid.
• Never use solvents on internal clutch com-
ponents as they will cause the piston seals
to swell and distort.
• Whenever a clutch master cylinder is disas-
sembled, replace the piston seals.
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
EAS25310
INSTALLING THE CLUTCH MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Install:
• Clutch master cylinder "1"
• Clutch master cylinder holder "2"
Every two years
Every four years
Every two years and
whenever the clutch
is disassembled
Clutch master cylinder holder
bolt
14 Nm (1.4 m·kgf, 10 ft·lbf)
TIP
• Align the end of the clutch master cylinder
holder with the punch mark "a" on the handle-
bar.
• First, tighten the upper bolt, then the lower bolt.
2
2. Install:
• Clutch hose gasket "1"
• Clutch hose "2"
• Clutch hose union bolt "3"
Clutch hose union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
EWA13360
WARNING
Proper clutch hose routing is essential to in-
sure safe motorcycle operation. Refer to
"CABLE ROUTING" on page 2-47.
ECA2S31065
NOTICE
When installing the clutch hose onto the
clutch master cylinder, make sure the clutch
pipe "a" touches the projection "b" as
shown.
TIP
Turn the handlebars to the left and to the right to
make sure the clutch hose does not touch other
parts (e.g., wire harness, cables, leads). Correct
if necessary.
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CLUTCH
1
a
New