2001 YAMAHA YZ250F width

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ENGVALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
9. Lap:
lValve face
lValve seat
NOTE:
After refacing the valve seat or replacing the
valve and valve guide, the valve seat and
valve face should be lapped.
Lapping steps:
lApply a coarse lapping compound to the
valve face.
CAUTION:
Do not let the compound enter the gap
between the valve stem and the guide.
lApply molybdenum disulfide oil to the
valve stem.
lInstall the valve into the cylinder head.
lTurn the valve until the valve face and
valve seat are evenly polished, then clean
off all of the compound.
NOTE:
For best lapping results, lightly tap the valve
seat while rotating the valve back and forth
between your hands.
lApply a fine lapping compound to the
valve face and repeat the above steps.
NOTE:
After every lapping operation be sure to
clean off all of the compound from the valve
face and valve seat.
lApply Mechanic’s blueing dye (Dykem) to
the valve face.
lInstall the valve into the cylinder head.
lPress the valve through the valve guide
and onto the valve seat to make a clear
pattern.
lMeasure the valve seat width again. If the
valve seat width is out of specification,
reface and relap the valve seat.

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ENG
OIL FILTER ELEMENT, WATER PUMP AND RIGHT
CRANKCASE COVER
REMOVAL POINTS
Impeller shaft
1. Remove:
lImpeller 1
lWasher 2
lImpeller shaft 3
NOTE:
Hold the impeller shaft on its width across the
flats a with spanners, etc. and remove the
impeller.
EC4G3210
Oil seal
NOTE:
It is not necessary to disassemble the water
pump, unless there is an abnormality such as
excessive change in coolant level, discolora-
tion of coolant, or milky transmission oil.
1. Remove:
lBearing 1
2. Remove:
lOil seal 1
INSPECTION
Oil delivery pipe
1. Inspect:
lOil delivery pipe 1
Bend/damage ® Replace.
Clogged ® Blow.

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ENG
OIL FILTER ELEMENT, WATER PUMP AND RIGHT
CRANKCASE COVER
2. Install:
lBearing 1
NOTE:
Install the bearing by pressing its outer race
parallel.
Impeller shaft
1. Install:
lImpeller shaft 1
lWasher 2
lImpeller 3
NOTE:
lTake care so that the oil seal lip is not dam-
aged or the spring does not slip off its posi-
tion.
lWhen installing the impeller shaft, apply the
lithium soap base grease on the oil seal lip
and impeller shaft. And install the shaft while
turning it.
lHold the impeller shaft on its width across
the flats a with spanners, etc. and remove
the impeller.
T R..14 Nm (1.4 m · kg, 10 ft · lb)
Right crankcase cover
1. Install:
lDowel pin 1
lO-ring 2
lCollar 3
lGasket 4
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the O-
ring.

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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.