Preparation For Removal And Disassembly; Replacement Parts; Gaskets, Oil Seals And O-Rings; Aluminium Bolts - Yamaha R1 Series 2015 Service Manual

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PREPARATION FOR REMOVAL AND

1. Before removal and disassembly, remove all

dirt, mud, dust and foreign material.

2. Use only the proper tools and cleaning equip-

Refer to "SPECIAL TOOLS" on page 1-56.

3. When disassembling, always keep mated

parts together. This includes gears, cylinders,

pistons and other parts that have been "mat-

ed" through normal wear. Mated parts must

always be reused or replaced as an assem-

4. During disassembly, clean all of the parts and

place them in trays in the order of disassem-

bly. This will speed up assembly and allow for

the correct installation of all parts.

5. Keep all parts away from any source of fire.

Use only genuine Yamaha parts for all replace-

ments. Use oil and grease recommended by

Yamaha for all lubrication jobs. Other brands

may be similar in function and appearance, but

inferior in quality.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. When overhauling the engine, replace all

gaskets, seals and O-rings. All gasket surfac-

es, oil seal lips and O-rings must be cleaned.

2. During reassembly, properly oil all mating

parts and bearings and lubricate the oil seal

lips with grease.

ALUMINUM BOLTS

The aluminum bolt "1" is used for securing the

crankcase breather cover, clutch cover, genera-

tor cover, timing chain cover, and oil pan.

Be sure to replace the aluminum bolt with a new

one after removing it.

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