Yamaha YZ 2018 Series, Owner'S Service Manual, Page: 105 / 402

ENGINE
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d. Select an adjusting pad with a proper valve
clearance from the adjusting pad selection
table.
TIP
• There are 25 types of adjusting pads, ranging
from 1.20 mm (0.0472 in) to 2.40 mm (0.0945
in), in increments of 0.05 mm (0.0020 in).
• The field where the number on the originally
installed adjusting pad and the measured
valve clearance intersect shows the adjusting
pad number to replace.
Example:
Pad number = 148
Rounded value = 150
e. Install the new adjusting pads “4” and the
valve lifters “5”.
ECA
NOTICE
Do not twist adjusting pads and valve lifters
forcibly during installation.
TIP
• Apply the engine oil on the valve lifters.
• Apply molybdenum disulfide oil to the valve
stem ends.
• Check that the valve lifters turn smoothly
when rotated with your finger.
• Make sure that valve lifters and adjusting
pads are installed in place.
• Make sure that adjusting pads are installed
with their numbers facing upward.
f. Install the camshafts (exhaust and intake).
Refer to “CAMSHAFT” on page 5-11.
g. Measure the valve clearance again.
h. If the valve clearance is out of specification,
repeat adjusting the valve clearance until it
is within specification.
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Last digit of pad
number
Rounded valve
0, 1 or 2 0
4, 5 or 6 5
8 or 9 10
4
5