2003 YAMAHA YZ250LC clutch

INSP
ADJ
3-9
CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
9Do not apply pressure more than specified
pressure.
9Radiator should be filled fully.
4. Inspect:
9Pressure
Impossible to maintain the specified pres-
sure for 10 secondsRepair.
9Radiator 1
9Radiator hose joint 2
Coolant leakageRepair or replace.
9Radiator hose 3
SwellingReplace.
2. Adjust:
9Clutch lever free play
EC359020
CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
1. Check:
9Clutch lever free play a
Out of specificationAdjust.
NOTE:
9Make minute adjustment on the lever side
using the adjuster 3.
9After adjustment, check proper operation of
clutch lever.
Clutch lever free play a a
:
8~13 mm (0.31~0.51 in)
Clutch lever free play adjustment steps:
9Loosen the locknut 1.
9Turn the adjuster 2until free play ais with-
in the specified limits.
9Tighten the locknut.
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LUBRICATION
INSP
ADJ
EC36a042
LUBRICATION
To ensure smooth operation of all components,
lubricate your machine during setup, after break-
in, and after every race.
1All control cable
2Clutch lever pivot
3Shift pedal pivot
4Footrest pivot
5Throttle-to-handlebar contact
6Drive chain
7Throttle roller sliding surface
8Tube guide cable winding portion
9Throttle cable end
0Clutch cable endÅUse Yamaha cable lube or equivalent on
these areas.
ıUse SAE10W-30 motor oil or suitable chain
lubricants.
ÇLubricate the following areas with high quali-
ty, lightweight lithium-soap base grease.
cC
Wipe off any excess grease, and avoid get-
ting grease on the brake discs.
A
A
CC
AB
AA
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CLUTCH AND PRIMARY DRIVEN GEARENG
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
CLUTCH PLATE AND
FRICTION PLATE REMOVAL
Preparation for Drain the transmission oil.
Refer to “TRANSMISSION OIL REPLACE-
removalMENT“ section in the CHAPTER 3.
Bolt (brake pedal) Shift the brake pedal downward.
Rotor and stator Refer to
“CDI MAGNETO“section.
Clutch cable Disconnect at engine side.
1 Clutch cover 1
2 Screw (clutch spring) 6
3 Clutch spring 6
4 Pressure plate 1
5 Friction plate 8
6 Clutch plate 7
Extent of removal:1Clutch plate and friction plate removal
EC490000
CLUTCH AND PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAREC498000
CLUTCH PLATE AND FRICTION PLATE
1
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
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CLUTCH AND PRIMARY DRIVEN GEARENG
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR, PUSH
ROD AND PUSH LEVER AXLE
REMOVAL
1 Push rod 1 1
2 Circlip 1
3 Plain washer 1
4
Bearing 1
5 Push rod 2 1
6 Nut (clutch boss) 1
Use special tool.
7
Lock washer1
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
8 Clutch boss 1
9
Thrust plate [D=ø44mm (1.73 in)]1
10 Primary driven gear 1
11 Bearing 1
12
Thrust plate [D=ø42mm (1.65 in)]1
13 Bolt (push lever axle) 1
14 Push lever axle 1
EC498200
PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR, PUSH ROD AND PUSH LEVER AXLE
Extent of removal:1Push rod and push lever axle removal2Push rod 1 disassembly
3Primary driven gear removal
2
3
1
1
1





3
75 Nm (7.5 m•kg, 54 ft•lb)
6 Nm (0.6 m•kg, 4.3 ft•lb)
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CLUTCH AND PRIMARY DRIVEN GEARENG
EC493000
REMOVAL POINTS
EC483211
Clutch boss
1. Remove:
9Nut 1
9Lock washer 2
9Clutch boss 3
NOTE:
Straighten the lock washer tab and use the
clutch holding tool 4, 5to hold the clutch boss.
åFor USA and CDN
∫Except for USA and CDN
EC494000
INSPECTION
EC484100
Clutch housing and boss
1. Inspect:
9Clutch housing 1
Cracks/Wear/Damage  Replace.
9Clutch boss 2
Scoring/Wear/Damage Replace.
EC484201
Primary driven gear
1. Check:
9Circumferential play
Free play exists Replace.
9Gear teeth a
Wear/ Damage Replace.
EC484400
Clutch spring
1. Measure:
9Clutch spring free length a
Out of specification Replace springs as
a set.
Clutch holding tool:
YM-91042................................4 4
90890-04086............................5 5
Clutch spring free length:
Standard
50.0 mm 48.0 mm
(1.969 in) (1.890 in)
å
∫å
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CLUTCH AND PRIMARY DRIVEN GEARENG
EC484500
Friction plate
1. Measure:
9Friction plate thickness
Out of specification Replace friction
plate as a set.
Measure at all four points.
EC484600
Clutch plate
1. Measure:
9Clutch plate warpage
Out of specification Replace clutch plate
as a set.
Use a surface plate 1and thickness
gauge 2.
EC484700
Push lever axle
1. Inspect:
9Push lever axle 1
Wear/Damage Replace.
EC484810
Push rod
1. Inspect:
9Push rod 1 1
9Bearing 2
9Plain washer 3
9Push rod 2 4
Wear/Damage/Bend Replace.
EC495000
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
EC485120
Push lever axle
1. Install:
9Push lever axle 1
9Copper washer 2
9Bolt (push lever axle) 3
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the oil
seal lip and push lever axle.
Friction plate thickness:
Standard
2.9~3.1 mm 2.8 mm
(0.114~0.122 in) (0.110 in)
Warp limit:
0.2 mm (0.008 in)
6 Nm (0.6 m•kg, 4.3ft•lb)
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CLUTCH AND PRIMARY DRIVEN GEARENG
EC495230
Clutch
1. Install:
9Thrust plate [D=ø 42 mm (1.65 in)] 1
9Spacer 2
9Bearing 3
9Primary driven gear 4
NOTE:
Apply the transmission oil on the bearing, spacer
and primary driven gear inner circumference.
2. Install:
9Thrust plate [D=ø 44 mm (1.73 in)] 1
9Clutch boss 2
3. Install:
9Lock washer 1
9Nut (clutch boss) 2
NOTE:
Use the clutch holding tool 3, 4to hold the
clutch boss.
åFor USA and CDN
∫Except for USA and CDN
4. Bend the lock washer 1tab.
75 Nm (7.5 m•kg, 54 ft•lb)
Clutch holding tool:
YM-91042 ..............................3 3
90890-04086 ..........................4 4
å
∫
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CLUTCH AND PRIMARY DRIVEN GEARENG
5. Install:
9Friction plate 1
9Clutch plate 2
NOTE:
9Install the clutch plates and friction plates alter-
nately on the clutch boss, starting with a friction
plate and ending with a friction plate.
9Apply the transmission oil on the friction plates
and clutch plates.
6. Install:
9Bearing 1
9Plain washer 2
9Circlip 3
To push rod 1 4.
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the bear-
ing and plain washer.
7. Install:
9Push rod 2 1
9Push rod 1 2
NOTE:
9Apply the transmission oil on the ends of the
push rod 2.
9Install the push rod 2 with its smaller end a
toward you.
8. Install:
9Pressure plate 1
9. Install:
9Clutch spring 1
9Screw (clutch spring) 2
NOTE:
Tighten the screws in stage, using a crisscross
pattern.
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
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