Yamaha YZ450FA 2011 Owner's Service Manual page 188

• Hold the connecting rod at top dead center
with one hand while turning the nut of the in-
stalling tool with the other. Operate the install-
ing tool until the crankshaft bottoms against
the bearing.
• Before installing the crankshaft, clean the
contacting surface of crankcase.
• Apply the molybdenum disulfide grease to
the crankshaft to prevent it from being
scratched.
• Do not use a hammer to drive in the crank-
shaft.
A. For USA and CDN
B. Except for USA and CDN
CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
2. Check:
• Shifter operation
• Transmission operation
Unsmooth operation → Repair.
3. Install:
• Oil strainer "1"
• Bolt (oil strainer) "2"
Bolt (oil strainer):
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
4. Apply:
• Sealant
On the right crankcase.
YAMAHA Bond No. 1215 (Three-
®
Bond No.1215):
90890-85505
Clean the contacting surface of left and right
crankcase before applying the sealant.
4-77