Yamaha WR450F 2021 - Page 143

REAR WHEEL
4-15
2. Install:
• Drive chain “1”
TIP
Push the rear wheel “2” forward and install the
drive chain.
3. Install:
• Left drive chain puller “1”
• Rear wheel axle “2”
TIP
• Install the left drive chain puller, and insert the
rear wheel axle from the left side.
• Apply the lithium-soap-based grease to the
rear wheel axle.
4. Install:
• Right drive chain puller “1”
• Washer “2”
• Rear wheel axle nut “3”
TIP
Temporarily tighten the nut (rear wheel axle) at
this point.
5. Adjust:
• Drive chain slack “a”
Refer to “DRIVE CHAIN SLACK” on page
3-26.
6. Tighten:
• Rear wheel axle nut “1”
• Locknut “2”
Drive chain slack (Maintenance
stand)
50.0–60.0 mm (1.97–2.36 in)
Wheel axle nut
125 N·m (12.5 kgf·m, 92 lb·ft)
Locknut
21 N·m (2.1 kgf·m, 15 lb·ft)
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