Yamaha Yzf R1 2007 Manual

FRONT WHEEL
4-9
Disassembling the front wheel
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
1 Oil seal (left and right) 2
2 Wheel bearing (left and right) 1
3Spacer 1
For assembly, reverse the disassembly pro-
cedure. 

FRONT WHEEL
4-10
EAS21900
REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL
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 front wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
 Left brake caliper
 Right brake caliper
NOTE:
Do not apply the brake lever when removing 
the brake calipers.
3. Elevate:
 Front wheel
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that 
the front wheel is elevated.
4....

FRONT WHEEL
4-11
c. Remove the wheel bearings “3” with a gen-
eral bearing puller.
d. Install the new wheel bearings and oil seals 
in the reverse order of disassembly.
CAUTION:
ECA14130
Do not contact the wheel bearing inner race 
“4” or balls “5”. Contact should be made 
only with the outer race “6”.
NOTE:
Use a socket “7” that matches the diameter of 
the wheel bearing outer race and oil seal.
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EAS21970
ADJUSTING THE FRONT WHEEL STATIC 
BALANCE
NOTE:
 After replacing the...

FRONT WHEEL
4-12
NOTE:
Start with the lightest weight.
b. Turn the front wheel 90° so that the heavy 
spot is positioned as shown.
c. If the heavy spot does not stay in that posi-
tion, install a heavier weight.
d. Repeat steps (b) and (c) until the front 
wheel is balanced.
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4. Check:
 Front wheel static balance
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a. Turn the front wheel and make sure it stays 
at each position shown.
b. If the front wheel does not remain station-
ary at all of...

FRONT WHEEL
4-13
WARNING
EWA13490
Make sure the brake cable is routed prop-
erly.
NOTE:
Make sure that there is enough space between 
the brake pads before installing the brake cali-
pers on to the brake discs. 

REAR WHEEL
4-14
EAS22020
REAR WHEEL
Removing the rear wheel
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
1 Rear brake caliper  1
2 Locknut (left and right) 2 Loosen.
3 Adjusting bolt (left and right) 2 Loosen.
4 Rear wheel axle nut 1
5 Washer 1
6 Rear wheel axle 1
7 Left adjusting block 1
8 Right adjusting block 1
9 Rear wheel 1
10 Rear brake caliper bracket 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure. 

REAR WHEEL
4-15
Removing the brake disc and rear wheel sprocket
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
1 Rear brake disc 1
2 Rear wheel sprocket 1
3 Collar 2
4Dust cover 2
5 Oil seal 1
6 Bearing 1
7 Rear wheel drive hub 1
8 Rear wheel drive hub damper 6
9 Rear wheel 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure. 

REAR WHEEL
4-16
Disassembling the rear wheel
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
1 Collar 1
2 Bearing 1
3Spacer 1
4 Oil seal 1
5 Circlip 1
6 Bearing 1
For assembly, reverse the disassembly pro-
cedure. 

REAR WHEEL
4-17
EAS22040
REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL
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:
 Brake caliper “1”
NOTE:
Do not depress the brake pedal when remov-
ing the brake caliper.
3. Loosen:
Locknut “1”
 Adjusting nut “2”
4. Remove:
 Wheel axle nut “1”
 Wheel axle
 Rear wheel
NOTE:
Push the rear wheel forward and...

REAR WHEEL
4-18
EAS22110
CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL DRIVE HUB
1. Check:
 Rear wheel drive hub “1”
Cracks/damage → Replace.
 Rear wheel drive hub dampers “2”
Damage/wear → Replace.
EAS22120
CHECKING AND REPLACING THE REAR 
WHEEL SPROCKET
1. Check:
 Rear wheel sprocket
More than 1/4 tooth “a” wear → Replace 
the rear wheel sprocket.
Bent teeth → Replace the rear wheel 
sprocket.
2. Replace:
 Rear wheel sprocket
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a. Remove the self-locking nuts and the rear 
wheel sprocket.
b....