2001 YAMAHA YZ250F oil

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ENGENGINE REMOVAL
Extent of removal:1 Engine removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Spark plug cap
Disconnect the CDI magneto lead.
Right engine guard
1 Neutral switch 1
2 Bolt (oil hose) 2
3 Drive chain sprocket cover 1
4 Nut (drive sprocket) 1
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”. 5 Lock washer 1
6 Drive sprocket 1
7 Clip 1
8 Bolt (brake pedal) 1
9 Brake pedal 1
10 Upper engine bracket 2
11 Lower engine bracket 2
12 Engine mounting bolt 3
13 Pivot shaft 1
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
14Engine
1
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ENGENGINE REMOVAL
2. Install:
lLock washer 1
lNut (drive sprocket) 2
NOTE:
Tighten the nut while applying the rear brake.
T R..75 Nm (7.5 m · kg, 54 ft · lb)
3. Bend the lock washer tab to lock the nut.
4. Install:
lDrive chain sprocket guide 1
lDrive chain sprocket cover 2
lScrew (drive chain sprocket cover) 3
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
Oil hose and neutral switch
1. Install:
lO-ring 1
lDowel pin 2
lOil hose 3
lBolt (oil hose) 4
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the O-
ring.
2. Install:
lSpring 1
lPin 2
lO-ring 3
lNeutral switch 4
lBolt (neutral switch) 5
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the O-
ring.
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
T R..4 Nm (0.4 m · kg, 2.9 ft · lb)

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ENGCRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
Extent of removal:1 Crankcase separation2 Crankshaft removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
CRANKCASE AND CRANK-
SHAFT REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Engine Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” section.
Piston Refer to “CYLINDER AND PISTON” sec-
tion.
Kick shaft assembly
Refer to “KICK SHAFT AND SHIFT
SHAFT” section.
Segment
Stator Refer to “CDI MAGNETO” section.
Balancer shaft Refer to “BALANCER” section.
1 Timing chain guide (intake side) 1
2 Timing chain 1
3Oil delivery pipe 2
1
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ENGCRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
4 Bolt [L = 45 mm (1.77 in)] 6
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”. 5 Bolt [L = 55 mm (2.17 in)] 1
6 Bolt [L = 70 mm (2.76 in)] 4
7 Hose guide 1
8 Clutch cable holder 1
9 Right crankcase 1
10 Left crankcase 1
11 Oil strainer 1
12 Crankshaft 1 Use special tool.
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
2
1

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ENGCRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
CRANKCASE BEARING
Extent of removal:1 Crankcase bearing removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
CRANKCASE BEARING
REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Transmission
Shift cam and shift forkRefer to “TRANSMISSION, SHIFT
CAM AND SHIFT FORK” section.
1 Oil seal 2
2 Bearing 10 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
1

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ENGCRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
Crankshaft
1. Remove:
lCrankshaft 1
Use the crankcase separating tool 2.
CAUTION:
Do not use a hammer to drive out the
crankshaft.
Crankcase bearing
1. Remove:
lBearing 1
NOTE:
lRemove the bearing from the crankcase by
pressing its inner race.
lDo not use the removed bearing.
Crankcase separating tool:
YU-1135-A/90890-01135
INSPECTION
Timing chain and timing chain guide
1. Inspect:
lTiming chain
Cracks/stiff ® Replace the timing chain
and camshaft sprocket as a set.
2. Inspect:
lTiming chain guide
Wear/damage ® Replace.
Crankcase
1. Inspect:
lContacting surface a
Scratches ® Replace.
lEngine mounting boss b, crankcase
Cracks/damage ® Replace.
2. Inspect:
lBearing
Rotate inner race with a finger.
Rough spot/seizure ® Replace.
3. Inspect:
lOil seal
Damage ® Replace.

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ENGCRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
EC4N4201
Crankshaft
1. Measure:
lRunout limit a
lSmall end free play limit b
lConnecting rod big end side clearance
c
lCrank width d
Out of specification ® Replace.
Use the dial gauge and a thickness
gauge.
Dial gauge and stand:
YU-3097/90890-01252
Standard
Runout
limit:0.03 mm
(0.0012 in)0.05 mm
(0.002 in)
Small end
free play:0.4 ~ 1.0 mm
(0.016 ~ 0.039 in)2.0 mm
(0.08 in)
Side
clearance:0.15 ~ 0.45 mm
(0.0059 ~ 0.0177 in)0.50 mm
(0.02 in)
Crack
width:55.95 ~ 56.00 mm
(2.203 ~ 2.205 in)—
Oil strainer
1. Inspect:
lOil strainer
Damage ® Replace.
Oil delivery pipe 2
1. Inspect:
lOil delivery pipe 2 1
lO-ring 2
Damage ® Replace.
lOil orifice a
Clogged ® Blow.

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ENGCRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
2. Check:
lShifter operation
lTransmission operation
Unsmooth operation ® Repair.
3. Install:
lOil strainer 1
lBolt (oil strainer) 2
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
4. Apply:
lSealant
On the right crankcase 1.
NOTE:
Clean the contacting surface of left and right
crankcase before applying the sealant.
5. Install:
lDowel pin 1
lO-ring 2
lRight crankcase
To left crankcase.
NOTE:
lFit the right crankcase onto the left crank-
case. Tap lightly on the case with soft ham-
mer.
lWhen installing the crankcase, the connect-
ing rod should be positioned at TDC (top
dead center).
Quick gasket®:
ACC-QUICK-GS-KT
YAMAHA Bond No. 1215:
90890-85505