Yamaha WR450F 2021 - Checking the Crankshaft; Removing the Crankshaft

CRANKSHAFT AND BALANCER SHAFT
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REMOVING THE CRANKSHAFT
1. Remove:
• Balancer shaft “1”
TIP
Remove the balancer shaft with its flat side “a”
facing the crankshaft.
2. Remove:
• Crankshaft assembly “1”
TIP
Remove the crankshaft assembly by using the
crankcase separating tool “2”.
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CHECKING THE CRANKSHAFT
1. Measure:
• Crankshaft runout
Out of specification  Replace the crank-
shaft, bearing or both.
TIP
Turn the crankshaft slowly.
2. Measure:
• Crank assembly width “a”
Out of specification  Replace the crank-
shaft.
3. Check:
• Crankshaft sprocket “1”
Damage  Replace the crankshaft.
4. Check:
• Crankshaft journal oil passage
Obstruction  Blow out with compressed air.
Crankcase separating tool
90890-04152
Crankcase separating tool
YU-A9642
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a
2
1
Runout limit
0.030 mm (0.0012 in)
Crank assembly width
61.93–62.00 mm (2.438–2.441 in)
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