2003 YAMAHA YZ250F clutch

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ENGBALANCER
BALANCER
Extent of removal:1 Balancer shaft drive gear2 Balancer shaft
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
BALANCER REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Primary driven gear Refer to “CLUTCH” section.
Right crankcase cover Refer to “OIL FILTER ELEMENT,
WATER PUMP AND RIGHT CRANK-
CASE COVER” section.
Stator Refer to “CDI MAGNETO” section.
1 Nut (primary drive gear) 1
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
2 Nut (balancer shaft driven gear) 1
3 Lock washer 1
4 Primary drive gear 1
5 Balancer shaft drive gear 1
6 Lock washer 1
7 Balancer shaft driven gear 1
8 Balancer shaft 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
2
1
2

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ENGOIL PUMP
OIL PUMP
Extent of removal:1 Oil pump removal2 Oil pump disassembly
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
OIL PUMP REMOVAL AND DIS-
ASSEMBLY
Preparation for removal Primary driven gear Refer to “CLUTCH” section.
Right crankcase cover Refer to “OIL FILTER ELEMENT,
WATER PUMP AND RIGHT CRANK-
CASE COVER” section.
1 Circlip 1
2 Washer 1
3 Oil pump drive gear 1
4 Oil pump assembly 1
5 Outer rotor 2 1
6 Circlip 1
7 Inner rotor 2 1
8 Dowel pin 1
9 Oil pump cover 1
10 Outer rotor 1 1
11Inner rotor 1
1
2
1

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ENGENGINE REMOVAL
EC4M0000
ENGINE REMOVAL
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
ENGINE REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the frame.
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is no
danger of it falling over.
Seat and fuel tank Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS” section.
Carburetor Refer to “CARBURETOR” section.
Exhaust pipe and silencer Refer to “EXHAUST PIPE AND
SILENCER” section.
Clutch cable Disconnect at engine side.
Radiator Refer to “RADIATOR” section.
Shift pedal Refer to “KICK SHAFT AND SHIFT
SHAFT” section.
Cylinder head breather hose and
oil tank breather hoseRefer to “CAMSHAFTS” section.
Drain the engine oil Refer to “ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT”
section in the CHAPTER 3.

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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
REMOVAL POINTS
Crankcase
1. Separate:
Right crankcase
Left crankcase
Separation steps:
Remove 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.
Remove the right crankcase 4.
NOTE:
Place the crankcase with its left side
downward and split it by inserting a screw-
driver tip into the splitting slit a in the
crankcase.
Lift 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.
Remove the dowel pins and O-ring.
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ENGCRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
6. Tighten:
Hose guide 1
Clutch cable holder 2
Bolt (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:
Oil delivery pipe 2 1
O-ring 2
Bolt (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:
Timing chain 1
Timing chain guide (intake side) 2
Bolt (timing chain guide) 3
9. Remove:
Sealant
Forced out on the cylinder mating sur-
face.
10. Apply:
Engine oil
To the crank pin, bearing and oil deliv-
ery hole.
11. Check:
Crankshaft and transmission operation.
Unsmooth operation → Repair.
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)

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CHASHANDLEBAR
EC5B0000
HANDLEBAR
Extent of removal:1 Handlebar removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removalHANDLEBAR REMOVAL
Number plate Remove the clamp portion only.
1 Hot starter cable 1 Disconnect at the lever side.
2 Hot starter lever holder 1
3 Clutch cable 1 Disconnect at the lever side.
4 Clutch lever holder 1
5 Engine stop switch 1
6 Brake master cylinder 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
7 Throttle cable cap 1
8 Throttle cable #2 (pushed) 1 Disconnect at the throttle side.
9 Throttle cable #1 (pulled) 1 Disconnect at the throttle side.
10 Right grip 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
11 Tube guide 1
12 Grip cap cover 1
13 Collar 1
14 Left grip 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
15 Handlebar upper holder 2
16 Handlebar 1
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CHASHANDLEBAR
8. Install:
Brake master cylinder 1
Brake master cylinder bracket 2
Bolt (brake master cylinder bracket) 3
NOTE:
Install the bracket so that the arrow mark a
faces upward.
First tighten the bolt on the upper side of the
brake master cylinder bracket, and then
tighten the bolt on the lower side.
9. Install:
Engine stop switch 1
Clutch lever holder 2
Bolt (clutch lever holder) 3
Hot starter lever holder 4
Bolt (hot starter lever holder) 5
Clamp 6
NOTE:
The engine stop switch, clutch lever holder
and clamp should be installed according to
the dimensions shown.
Pass the engine stop switch lead in the mid-
dle of the clutch lever holder.
T R..9 Nm (0.9 m · kg, 6.5 ft · lb)
T R..4 Nm (0.4 m · kg, 2.9 ft · lb)
T R..4 Nm (0.4 m · kg, 2.9 ft · lb)
10. Install:
Clutch cable 1
Hot starter cable 2
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
clutch cable end and hot starter cable end.
11. Adjust:
Clutch lever free play
Refer to “CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT”
section in the CHAPTER 3.
Hot starter lever free play
Refer to “HOT STARTER LEVER
ADJUSTMENT” section in the CHAP-
TER 3.