Yamaha 2007 R6 Service

SWINGARM
4-68
WARNING
EWA13770
Do not attempt to straighten a bent pivot 
shaft.
3. Wash:
•Pivot shaft
•Dust covers
•Spacers
•Washers
•Bearings
4. Check:
•Dust covers
•Spacers
•Oil seals
Damage/wear → Replace.
•Bearings
Damage/pitting → Replace.
EAS23380
INSTALLING THE SWINGARM
1. Lubricate:
•Bearings
•Spacers
•Dust covers
•Pivot shaft
2. Install:
•Bearing “1”
•Bearing “2”
•Bearings “3”
•Oil seals “4”3. Install:
•Swingarm pivot shaft “1”NOTE:
Tighten the swingarm pivot shaft with the damp-
er rod holder...

SWINGARM
4-69
NOTE:
•Lubricate the swingarm pivot ring nut threads 
and mating surfaces with lithium-soap-based 
grease.
•Tighten the swingarm pivot shaft ring nut with 
the ring nut wrench “2”.
5. Install:
•Swingarm pivot shaft nut
NOTE:
Lubricate the swingarm pivot shaft nut threads 
and mating surfaces with lithium-soap-based 
grease.
6. Adjust:
•Drive chain slack
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN 
SLACK” on page 3-25.
T R.. 
Swingarm pivot shaft ring nut
95 Nm (9.5 m·kg, 68 ft·lb)
 
Ring nut...

CHAIN DRIVE
4-70
EAS23400
CHAIN DRIVE
Removing the drive sprocket and drive chain
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
Left lower side cowlingRefer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 
4-1.
Left bottom cowlingRefer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 
4-1.
Shift rod Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
1 Drive sprocket cover 1
2 Drive sprocket nut 1
3 Washer 1
4 Drive chain guide (drive sprocket side) 1
5 Drive sprocket 1
6 Drive chain 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
New
LT
LT
LT
LT
T R..10 Nm...

CHAIN DRIVE
4-71
EAS23410
REMOVING THE DRIVE CHAIN
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is 
no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the 
rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
•Drive chain
(with the drive chain cutter)
NOTE:
Only cut the drive chain if it or the swingarm is to 
be replaced.
EAS23440
CHECKING THE DRIVE CHAIN
1. Measure:
•15-link section “a” of the drive chain
Out of specification →...

CHAIN DRIVE
4-72
         
4. Check:
•O-rings “1”
Damage → Replace the drive chain.
•Drive chain rollers “2”
Damage/wear → Replace the drive chain.
•Drive chain side plates “3”
Damage/wear → Replace the drive chain.
Cracks → Replace the drive chain and make 
sure the battery breather hose is properly 
routed away from the drive chain and below 
the swingarm.
5. Lubricate:
•Drive chain
EAS23460
CHECKING THE DRIVE SPROCKET
1. Check:
•Drive sprocket
More than 1/4 tooth “a”...

CHAIN DRIVE
4-73
1
2
3
a
a
New 

5
ENGINE
ENGINE REMOVAL........................................................................................ 5-1
INSTALLING THE ENGINE ...................................................................... 5-6
CAMSHAFTS.................................................................................................. 5-7
REMOVING THE CAMSHAFTS ............................................................... 5-9
CHECKING THE CAMSHAFTS ................................................................ 5-9...

CLUTCH........................................................................................................ 5-37
REMOVING THE CLUTCH ..................................................................... 5-41
CHECKING THE FRICTION PLATES .................................................... 5-41
CHECKING THE CLUTCH PLATES ....................................................... 5-41
CHECKING THE CLUTCH SPRINGS .................................................... 5-42
CHECKING THE CLUTCH HOUSING...

TRANSMISSION........................................................................................... 5-71
REMOVING THE TRANSMISSION ........................................................ 5-76
CHECKING THE SHIFT FORKS ............................................................ 5-76
CHECKING THE SHIFT DRUM ASSEMBLY.......................................... 5-76
CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION ......................................................... 5-77
ASSEMBLING THE MAIN AXLE AND DRIVE AXLE...

ENGINE REMOVAL
5-1
EAS23710
ENGINE REMOVAL
Removing the exhaust pipe assembly
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
Lower side cowlingsRefer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 
4-1.
Bottom cowlingsRefer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 
4-1.
Radiator bracket Refer to “RADIATOR” on page 6-1.
1 EXUP valve pulley cover 1
2 EXUP cable 1 Black adjusting bolt
3 EXUP cable 1
4Clamp 1
5 Muffler 1
6Gasket 1
7O
2 sensor
1
8 Exhaust pipe assembly 1
9Gasket 4
10 Exhaust pipe assembly bracket (left lower side) 1
11 Exhaust...