Engine; Adjusting The Valve Clearance - Yamaha WR450FN 2022 Owner's Service Manual

EAM20135

ENGINE

EAM30226

ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE

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• This section is intended for those who have ba-
sic knowledge and skill concerning the servic-
ing of Yamaha motorcycles (e.g., Yamaha
dealers, service engineers, etc.). Those who
have little knowledge and skill concerning ser-
vicing are requested not to undertake inspec-
tion, adjustment, disassembly, or reassembly
only by reference to this manual. It may lead to
servicing trouble and mechanical damage.
• Make sure that the valve clearance is checked
or adjusted while the engine is cold (at room
temperature).
• While the valve clearance is checked or adjust-
ed, make sure that the piston is positioned in
the top dead center (TDC).
1. Remove:
• Seat
• Side cover (left/right)
• Air scoop (left/right)
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
• Fuel tank
Refer to "FUEL TANK" on page 7-1.
• ECU (Engine Control Unit)
2. Remove:
• Spark plug
• Cylinder head cover
Refer to "CAMSHAFT" on page 5-13.
3. Remove:
• Timing mark accessing screw "1"
• Crankshaft end accessing screw "2"
• O-ring
4. Check:
• Valve clearance
Out of specification  Regulate.
a. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise with
b. Align the top dead center (TDC) mark "a"
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Check that the alignment marks "c" on the cam-
shaft sprockets are aligned with the edge of the
camshaft cap surfaces "d".
d
c. Measure the valve clearance using a
1
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Record the measured reading if the clearance is
2
incorrect.
3-7
Valve clearance (cold)
Intake
0.10–0.17 mm (0.0039–0.0067 in)
Exhaust
0.15–0.22 mm (0.0059–0.0087 in)
a wrench.
on the generator rotor with the alignment
mark "b" on the crankcase cover.
c
thickness gauge "1".
Thickness gauge
90890-03268
Feeler gauge set
YU-26900-9
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b
a
c
d