Clutch - Honda CRF450R Owner's Manual

4. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
11. Install the assembly into the air cleaner housing
keeping the two access top tabs up.
12. Carefully position the sealing flange of the element
to prevent dirt intrusion.
13. Align the set tab of the air cleaner with the " " mark
of the air cleaner housing by rotating the air cleaner
clockwise. Tighten the retaining bolt securely.
CAUTION:
• If the air cleaner assembly is not installed correctly,
dirt and dust may enter the engine resulting in rapid
wear of the piston rings and cylinder.
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(1) AIR CLEANER (2) SET TAB
(3) " " MARK (4) RETAINING BOLT
(5) TWO ACCESS TOP TABS
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CLUTCH

Operation
1. Check for smooth clutch lever operation.
Lubricate the clutch lever pivot or clutch cable if op-
eration is not smooth.
2. Check the clutch cable for deterioration, kinks or
damage.
Clutch Disc/Plate Removal
Drain the transmission oil (page 23).
Remove the rear brake pedal by removing its pivot bolt.
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(1) REAR BRAKE PEDAL
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Remove the six clutch cover bolts and cover.
(1) CLUTCH COVER BOLTS
(2) CLUTCH COVER
Remove the six clutch spring bolts and clutch springs.
NOTE:
• Loosen the bolts in a crisscross pattern in 2 or 3
progressive steps.
Remove the clutch pressure plate.
(1) CLUTCH SPRING BOLT
(2) CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE
Remove the clutch lifter and clutch lifter rod.
Remove the eight clutch discs and seven clutch plates.
(2) PIVOT BOLT
NOTE:
• Turn the lifter bearing plate of the clutch lifter bear-
ing with your finger. The bearing plate should turn
smoothly and quietly. Discard the clutch lifter if the
bearing plate does not turn smoothly.
(1) CLUTCH LIFTER
(2) CLUTCH LIFTER ROD
(3) CLUTCH PLATES AND
DISCS