2001 YAMAHA YZ250F engine

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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
REMOVAL POINTS
Crankcase
1. Separate:
lRight crankcase
lLeft crankcase
Separation steps:
lRemove the crankcase bolts 1, hose
guide 2 and clutch cable holder 3.
NOTE:
Loosen each bolt 1/4 of a turn at a time and
after all the bolts are loosened, remove
them.
lRemove the right crankcase 4.
NOTE:
lPlace the crankcase with its left side
downward and split it by inserting a screw-
driver tip into the splitting slit a in the
crankcase.
lLift the right crankcase horizontally while
lightly patting the case splitting slit and
engine mounting boss using a soft ham-
mer, and leave the crankshaft and trans-
mission with the left crankcase.
CAUTION:
Use soft hammer to tap on the case half.
Tap only on reinforced portions of case.
Do not tap on gasket mating surface.
Work slowly and carefully. Make sure the
case halves separate evenly. If one end
“hangs up”, take pressure off the push
screw, realign, and start over. If the
cases do not separate, check for a
remaining case screw or fitting. Do not
force.
lRemove the dowel pins and O-ring.
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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
6. Tighten:
lHose guide 1
lClutch cable holder 2
lBolt (crankcase) 3
NOTE:
Tighten the crankcase tightening bolts in
stage, using a crisscross pattern.
T R..12 Nm (1.2 m · kg, 8.7 ft · lb)
7. Install:
lOil delivery pipe 2 1
lO-ring 2
lBolt (oil delivery pipe 2) 3
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the O-
rings.
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
8. Install:
lTiming chain 1
lTiming chain guide (intake side) 2
lBolt (timing chain guide) 3
9. Remove:
lSealant
Forced out on the cylinder mating sur-
face.
10. Apply:
lEngine oil
To the crank pin, bearing and oil deliv-
ery hole.
11. Check:
lCrankshaft and transmission operation.
Unsmooth operation ® Repair.
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)

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ENGTRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM AND SHIFT FORK
EC4H0000
TRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM AND SHIFT FORK
Extent of removal:1 Shift fork, shift cam, main axle and drive axle removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
TRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM
AND SHIFT FORK REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Engine Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” section.
Separate the crankcase. Refer to “CRANKCASE AND CRANK-
SHAFT” section.
1 Main axle 1
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”. 2 Drive axle 1
3 Shift cam 1
4 Shift fork 3 1
5 Shift fork 2 1
6 Shift fork 1 1
7 Collar 1
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ENGTRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM AND SHIFT FORK
5. Install:
lShift fork 1 (L) 1
lShift fork 2 (C) 2
lShift fork 3 (R) 3
lShift cam 4
To main axle and drive axle.
NOTE:
lApply the molybdenum disulfide oil on the
shift fork grooves.
lMesh the shift fork #1 (L) with the 4th wheel
gear 5 and #3 (R) with the 5th wheel gear
7 on the drive axle.
lMesh the shift fork #2 (C) with the 3rd pinion
gear 6 on the main axle.
6. Install:
lTransmission assembly 1
To left crankcase 2.
NOTE:
Apply the engine oil on the bearings and guide
bars.
7. Check:
lShifter operation
lTransmission operation
Unsmooth operation ® Repair.

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CHAS

EC500000
CHASSIS
EC590000
FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL
EC598000
FRONT WHEEL
FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL
Extent of removal:
1
Front wheel removal
2
Wheel bearing removal
3
Brake disc removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removal
FRONT WHEEL REMOVAL
Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
WARNING

Support the machine securely so there is no
danger of it falling over.
1 Brake hose cover 1
2 Bolt (brake hose holder) 2 Only loosening.
3 Bolt (axle holder) 4 Only loosening.
4 Nut (front wheel axle) 1
5 Front wheel axle 1
6 Front wheel 1
7 Collar 2
8 Oil seal 2
9 Bearing 2 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
10Brake disc
1
2
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CHAS

EC598100
REAR WHEEL
Extent of removal:
1
Rear wheel removal
2
Wheel bearing removal
3
Brake disc removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removal
REAR WHEEL REMOVAL
Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
WARNING

Support the machine securely so there is no
danger of it falling over.
1 Nut (rear wheel axle) 1
2 Rear wheel axle 1
3 Drive chain puller 2
4 Rear wheel 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
5 Collar 2
6 Rear wheel sprocket 1
7 Oil seal 2
8 Circlip 1
9 Bearing 2 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
10Brake disc
1
2
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FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL