Removing The Balancer Shaft; Removing The Crankshaft Assembly; Checking The Crankshaft Assembly - Yamaha YZ450F(E) 2014 Owner's Service Manual

CRANKSHAFT ASSEMBLY AND BALANCER SHAFT

REMOVING THE BALANCER SHAFT

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1. Remove:
• Balancer shaft "1"
TIP
Remove the balancer shaft with its flat side "a"
facing the crankshaft.

REMOVING THE CRANKSHAFT ASSEMBLY

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1. Remove:
• Crankshaft assembly "1"
TIP
Remove the crankshaft assembly by using the
crankcase separating tool "2".
Crankcase separating tool
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1
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1
a
2

CHECKING THE CRANKSHAFT ASSEMBLY

1. Measure:
• Crankshaft runout
Out of specification  Replace the crank-
shaft, bearing or both.
TIP
Turn the crankshaft slowly.
Runout limit C
0.030 mm (0.0012 in)
2. Measure:
• Big end side clearance D "a"
Out of specification  Replace the big end
bearing, crankshaft pin, or connecting rod.
Big end side clearance D
0.150–0.450 mm (0.0059–0.0177
in)
3. Measure:
• Crankshaft width A "a"
Out of specification  Replace the crank-
shaft.
Width A
61.95–62.00 mm (2.439–2.441 in)
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