2001 YAMAHA YZ250LC oil

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CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFTENG
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
REMOVAL
Preparation for Engine Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL”section.
removal Piston Refer to “
CYLINDER HEAD, CYLINDER
AND PISTON
” section.
Primary drive gear
Kick idle gearRefer to “
KICK AXLE, SHIFT SHAFT AND
Stopper leverPRIMARY DRIVE GEAR”section.
Rotor and stator Refer to “CDI MAGNETO” section.
1 Segment 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
2 Bolt [L=50 mm (1.97 in)] 7
3 Bolt [L=60 mm (2.36 in)] 1
4 Bolt [L=70 mm (2.76 in)] 3
5 Holder 2
6 Crankcase (right) 1 Use special tool.
7 Crankcase (left) 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
8 Crankshaft 1 Use special tool.
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
9 Oil seal 2
10 Bearing 2 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.ü
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EC4N0000
CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
12
3
Extent of removal:1Crankcase separation2Crankshaft removal
3Crankshaft bearing removal
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10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 ft•lb)
14 Nm (1.4 m•kg, 10 ft•lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
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CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFTENG
EC4N5000
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
EC4N5300
Crankshaft bearing
1. Install:
9Bearing 1
To crankcase (left and right).
NOTE:
Install the bearing by pressing its outer race
parallel.
Standard
Runout 0.03 mm 0.05 mm
limit: (0.0012 in) (0.0020 in)
Small end 0.4~1.0 mm 2.0 mm
free play: (0.016~0.039 in) (0.08 in)
Side 0.25~0.75 mm
—
clearance: (0.010~0.030in)
Crank 59.95~60.00 mm
—
width: (2.360~2.362 in)
EC4N4202
Crankshaft
1. Measure:
9Runout limit a
9Small end free play limit b
9Connecting rod big end side clearance c
9Crank width d
Out of specification
ÕReplace.
Use the dial gauge and a thickness gauge.
2. Inspect:
9Bearings 1
Rotate inner race with a finger.
Rough spot/Seizure
ÕReplace.
3. Inspect:
9Oil seal 1
Damage
ÕReplace.
Dial gauge:
YU-3097/90890-01252
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CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFTENG
EC4N5282
Crankshaft
1. Install:
9Crankshaft 1
Use the crankshaft installing tool 2, 3, 4.
EC4N5102
Oil seal
1. Install:
9Oil seal (left) 1
9Oil seal (right) 2
NOTE:
9Apply the lithium soap base grease on the oil
seal lip.
9Install the oil seal with its manufacture’s marks
or numbers facing outward.
Crankshaft installing tool:
Pot 2:
YU-90050/90890-01274
Bolt 3:YU-90050/90890-01275
Adapter 4:YM-1277/90890-01277
2. Check:
9Shifter operation
9Transmission operation
Unsmooth operation
ÕRepair.
Œ ŒB
ŒFor USA and CDN
ºExcept for USA and CDN
NOTE:
9Hold the connecting rod at top dead center with
one hand while turning the nut of the installing
tool with the other. Operate the installing tool
until the crankshaft bottoms against the bear-
ing.
9Before installing the crankshaft, clean the con-
tacting surface of crankcase.
9Apply the lithium soap base grease on the oil
seal lip.
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Do not use a hammer to drive in the crank-
shaft.
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CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFTENG
8. Tighten:
9Segment 1
9Bolt (segment) 2
NOTE:
9When installing the segment onto the shift cam
3, align the punch mark awith the dowel pin
b.
9Turn the segment clockwise until it stops and
tighten the bolt.
30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 ft•lb)
7. Install:
9Tension spring 1
9Holder 2
9Bolt (holder) 3
NOTE:
Install the holder so that it contacts the projec-
tion aon the crankcase (right).
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
9. Remove:
9Sealant
Forced out on the cylinder mating surface.
10. Apply:
9Engine oil
To the crank pin, bearing, oil delivery hole
and connecting rod big end washer.
11. Check:
9Crankshaft and transmission operation
Unsmooth operation
ÕRepair.
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TRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM AND SHIFT FORKENG
EC4H5000
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
EC4H5241
Transmission
1. Install:
95th pinion gear (21T) 1
93rd pinion gear (18T) 2
9Collar 3
94th pinion gear (22T) 4
92nd pinion gear (16T) 5
To main axle 6.
NOTE:
9Apply the molybdenum disulfide oil on the 4th
and 5th pinion gears inner circumference and
on the end surface.
9Apply the molybdenum disulfide oil on the 2nd
and 3rd pinion gears inner circumference.
3. Check:
9Shift fork movement
Unsmooth operation
ÕReplace shift fork.
NOTE:
For a malfunctioning shift fork, replace not only
the shift fork itself but the two gears each adja-
cent to the shift fork.
2. Inspect:
9Shift cam 1
9Segment 2
Wear/Damage
ÕReplace.
EC4H4810
Shift fork, shift cam and segment
1. Inspect:
9Shift fork 1
Wear/Damage/Scratches
ÕReplace.
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4. Install:
9Spacer 1
NOTE:
9Apply the lithium soap base grease on the oil
seal lip.
9When installing the spacer into the crankcase,
pay careful attention to the crankcase oil seal
lip.
9Install the spacer with its chamfered side a
facing the crankcase.
3. Install:
9Plain washer 1
9Circlip 2
NOTE:
9Be sure the circlip sharp-edged corner ais
positioned opposite side to the plain washer
and gear b.
9Be sure the circlip end cis positioned at axle
spline groove d.
2. Install:
92nd wheel gear (25 T) 1
94th wheel gear (24 T) 2
93rd wheel gear (23 T) 3
95th wheel gear (20 T) 4
91st wheel gear (27 T) 5
To drive axle 6.
NOTE:
9Apply the molybdenum disulfide oil on the 1st,
2nd and 3rd wheel gears inner circumference
and on the end surface.
9Apply the molybdenum disulfide oil on the 4th
and 5th wheel gears inner circumference.
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TRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM AND SHIFT FORKENG
5. Install:
9Shift fork 1 (L) 1
9Shift fork 2 (C10) 2
9Shift fork 3 (R) 3
9Shift cam 4
To main axle and drive axle.
NOTE:
9Apply the molybdenum disulfide oil on the shift
fork grooves.
9Mesh the shift fork #1 (L) with the 4th wheel
gear 5and #3 (R) with the 5th wheel gear 7
on the drive axle.
9Mesh the shift fork #2 (C10) with the 3rd pinion
gear 6on the main axle.
6. Install:
9Transmission assembly 1
To crankcase (left) 2.
NOTE:
Apply the transmission oil on the bearings and
guide bars.
7. Check:
9Shifter operation
9Transmission operation
Unsmooth operation
ÕRepair.
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CHASFRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
FRONT WHEEL REMOVAL
Preparation for
Hold the machine by placing the
removalsuitable stand under the engine.
1 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”.
10 Brake disk 1
EC500000
CHASSISEC590000
FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEELEC598000
FRONT WHEEL
2
13
3
Extent of removal:1Front wheel removal2Wheel bearing removal3Break disc removal
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Support the machine securely so there is no dan-
ger of it falling over.
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23 Nm (2.3 m•kg, 17 ft•lb)
23 Nm (2.3 m•kg, 17 ft•lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
105 Nm (10.5 m•kg, 75 ft•lb)
16 Nm (1.6 m•kg, 11 ft•lb)
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
12 Nm (1.2 m•kg, 8.7 ft•lb)
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