2001 YAMAHA YZ250F bolt pattern

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ENGCAMSHAFTS
REMOVAL POINTS
Camshaft
1. Remove:
lTiming mark accessing screw 1
lCrankshaft end accessing screw 2
2. Align:
lT.D.C. mark
With align mark.
Checking steps:
lTurn the crankshaft counterclockwise with
a wrench.
NOTE:
Squeezing the decompression lever allows
the crankshaft to be turned easily.
lAlign the T.D.C. mark a on the rotor with
the align mark b on the crankcase cover
when piston is at T.D.C. on compression
stroke.
NOTE:
In order to be sure that the piston is at Top
Dead Center, the punch mark c on the
exhaust camshaft and the punch mark d on
the intake camshaft must align with the cyl-
inder head surface, as shown in the illustra-
tion.
3. Remove:
lTiming chain tensioner cap bolt 1
lTiming chain tensioner 2
lGasket
4. Remove:
lBolt (camshaft cap) 1
lCamshaft cap 2
lClip
NOTE:
Remove the bolts (camshaft cap) in a criss-
cross pattern, working from the outside in.
CAUTION:
The bolts (camshaft cap) must be removed
evenly to prevent damage to the cylinder
head, camshafts or camshaft caps.

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ENGCAMSHAFTS
4. Measure:
lCamshaft-to-cap clearance
Out of specification ® Measure bearing
diameter (camshaft)
Camshaft-to-cap clearance:
0.020 ~ 0.054 mm
(0.0008 ~ 0.0021 in)
: 0.08 mm (0.003 in)
Measurement steps:
lInstall the camshaft onto the cylinder
head.
lPosition a strip of Plastigauge® 1 onto the
camshaft.
lInstall the clip, dowel pins and camshaft
caps.
T R..
Bolt (camshaft cap):
10 Nm (1.0 m • kg, 7.2 ft • lb)
NOTE:
lTighten the bolts (camshaft cap) in a criss-
cross pattern from innermost to outer
caps.
lDo not turn the camshaft when measuring
clearance with the Plastigauge®.
lRemove the camshaft caps and measure
the width of the Plastigauge
® 1.
5. Measure:
lCamshaft outside diameter a
Out of specification ® Replace the
camshaft.
Within specification ® Replace cam-
shaft case and camshaft caps as a set.
Camshaft sprocket
1. Inspect:
lCamshaft sprocket 1
Wear/damage ® Replace the camshaft
assembly and timing chain as a set.
Camshaft outside diameter:
21.967 ~ 21.980 mm
(0.8648 ~ 0.8654 in)
1

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ENGCAMSHAFTS
CAUTION:
Do not turn the crankshaft during the
camshaft installation. Damage or
improper valve timing will result.
lInstall the clips, camshaft caps 4 and
bolts (camshaft cap) 5.
T R..
Bolt (camshaft cap):
10 Nm (1.0 m • kg, 7.2 ft • lb)
NOTE:
lBefore removing the clips, cover the cylin-
der head with a clean rag to prevent the
clips from into the cylinder head cavity.
lApply the engine oil on the thread and con-
tact surface of the bolts (camshaft cap).
lTighten the bolts (camshaft cap) 5 in a
crisscross pattern.
CAUTION:
The bolts (camshaft cap) must be tight-
ened evenly or damage to the cylinder
head, camshaft caps and camshaft will
result.
2. Install:
lTiming chain tensioner
Installation steps:
lWhile pressing the tensioner rod lightly
with fingers, use a thin screwdriver and
wind the tensioner rod up fully clockwise.
lWith the rod fully wound and the chain
tensioner UP mark a facing upward,
install the gasket 1 and the timing chain
tensioner 2, and tighten the bolt 3 to the
specified torque.
T R..
Bolt (timing chain tensioner):
10 Nm (1.0 m • kg, 7.2 ft • lb)

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ENGCLUTCH
7. Install:
lPush rod 2 1
lBall 2
lPush rod 1 3
NOTE:
Apply the engine oil on the push rod 1, 2 and
ball.
8. Install:
lPressure plate 1
9. Install:
lClutch spring 1
lBolt (clutch spring) 2
NOTE:
Tighten the bolts in stage, using a crisscross
pattern.
T R..8 Nm (0.8 m · kg, 5.8 ft · lb)
10. Install:
lDowel pin 1
lGasket (clutch cover) 2
11. Install:
lClutch cover 1
lBolt (clutch cover)
NOTE:
Tighten the bolts in stage, using a crisscross
pattern.
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)

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ENG
OIL FILTER ELEMENT, WATER PUMP AND RIGHT
CRANKCASE COVER
2. Install:
lRight crankcase cover 1
lBolt (right crankcase cover) 2
NOTE:
lApply the engine oil on the impeller shaft
end.
lMesh the impeller shaft gear 3 with primary
drive gear 4.
lTighten the bolts in stage, using a crisscross
pattern.
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
Kickstarter crank
1. Install:
lKickstarter crank 1
lWasher 2
lBolt (kickstarter crank) 3
NOTE:
Install the kickstarter crank so that the kick-
starter crank is as vertical as possible with the
distance a between the kickstarter crank and
the frame being 8 mm (0.31 in) or more.
2. Install:
lOil hose 1
lBolt (oil hose) 2
T R..33 Nm (3.3 m · kg, 24 ft · lb)
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
3. Install:
lCopper washer 1
lOil delivery pipe 2
lUnion bolt (M8) 3
lUnion bolt (M10) 4
T R..18 Nm (1.8 m · kg, 13 ft · lb)
T R..20 Nm (2.0 m · kg, 14 ft · lb)

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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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CHAS

FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL
EC595000
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Front wheel
1. Install:
l
Bearing (left)
1

l
Spacer
2

l
Bearing (right)
3

l
Oil seal
4

NOTE:

l
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
bearing and oil seal lip when installing.
l
Use a socket that matches the outside diam-
eter of the race of the bearing.
l
Left side of bearing shall be installed first.
l
Install the oil seal with its manufacture’s
marks or numbers facing outward.
ACHTUNG:CAUTION:
Do not strike the inner race of the bearing.
Contact should be made only with the outer
race.
2. Install:
lBrake disc 1
lBolt (brake disc) 2
NOTE:
Tighten the bolts in stage, using a crisscross
pattern.
T R..12 Nm (1.2 m · kg, 8.7 ft · lb)
3. Install:
lCollar 1
NOTE:
lApply the lithium soap base grease on the oil
seal lip.
lInstall the collars with their projections a
facing the wheel.
4. Install:
lWheel
NOTE:
Install the brake disc 1 between the brake
pads 2 correctly.

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CHASFRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL
9. Install:
lBrake hose cover 1
lWasher 2
lBolt [brake hose cover (M8)] 3
lBolt [brake hose cover (M6)] 4
T R..16 Nm (1.6 m · kg, 11 ft · lb)
T R..7 Nm (0.7 m · kg, 5.1 ft · lb)
Rear wheel
1. Install:
lBearing (right) 1
lCirclip 2
lSpacer 3
lBearing (left) 4
lOil seal 5
NOTE:
lApply the lithium soap base grease on the
bearing and oil seal lip when installing.
lInstall the bearing with seal facing outward.
lUse a socket that matches the outside diam-
eter of the race of the bearing.
lRight side of bearing shall be installed first.
lInstall the oil seal with its manufacture’s
marks or numbers facing outward.
ACHTUNG:CAUTION:
Do not strike the inner race of the bearing.
Contact should be made only with the outer
race.
2. Install:
lBrake disc 1
lBolt (brake disc) 2
NOTE:
Tighten the bolts in stage, using a crisscross
pattern.
T R..14 Nm (1.4 m · kg, 10 ft · lb)