2006 YAMAHA YZ250F TIMING

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CAMSHAFTS
CYLINDER HEAD COVER
Extent of removal:
1 Cylinder head cover removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
CYLINDER HEAD COVER
REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Seat and fuel tank Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS” section.
1 Spark plug 1
2 Cylinder head breather hose 1
3 Bolt (cylinder head cover) 2
4 Cylinder head cover 1
5 Cylinder head cover gasket 1
6 Timing chain guide (top side) 1
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CAMSHAFTS
Extent of removal:
1 Camshaft removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
CAMSHAFTS REMOVAL
1 Timing mark accessing screw 1
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”. 2 Crankshaft end accessing screw 1
3 Timing chain tensioner cap bolt 1
4 Timing chain tensioner 1
5 Camshaft cap 2
6Clip 2
7 Exhaust camshaft 1
8 Intake camshaft 1
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REMOVAL POINTS
Camshaft
1. Remove:
Timing mark accessing screw 1
Crankshaft end accessing screw 2
2. Align:
T.D.C. mark
With align mark.
Checking steps:
Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise with
a wrench.
Align 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:
Timing chain tensioner cap bolt 1
Timing chain tensioner 2
Gasket
4. Remove:
Bolt (camshaft cap) 1
Camshaft cap 2
Clip
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.
1
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5. Remove:
Exhaust camshaft 1
Intake camshaft 2
NOTE:
Attach a wire 3 to the timing chain to prevent
it from falling into the crankcase.
1
2
3
INSPECTION
Camshaft
1. Inspect:
Cam lobe
Pitting/scratches/blue discoloration →
Replace.
2. Measure:
Cam lobe length a and b
Out of specification → Replace.
Cam lobes length:
Intake:
a30.296 ~ 30.346 mm
(1.1923 ~ 1.1947 in)
: 30.196 mm
(1.1888 in)
b22.45 ~ 22.55 mm
(0.8839 ~ 0.8878 in)
: 22.35 mm
(0.8799 in)
Exhaust:
a30.399 ~ 30.499 mm
(1.1968 ~ 1.2007 in)
: 30.299 mm
(1.1929 in)
b22.45 ~ 22.55 mm
(0.8839 ~ 0.8878 in)
: 22.35 mm
(0.8799 in)
3. Measure:
Runout (camshaft)
Out of specification → Replace.
Runout (camshaft):
Less than 0.03 mm (0.0012 in)

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4. Measure:
Camshaft-to-cap clearance
Out of specification → Measure camshaft
outside diameter.
Camshaft-to-cap clearance:
0.028 ~ 0.062 mm
(0.0011 ~ 0.0024 in)
: 0.08 mm (0.003 in)
Measurement steps:
Install the camshaft onto the cylinder
head.
Position a strip of Plastigauge
® 1 onto the
camshaft.
Install the clip, dowel pins and camshaft
caps.
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Bolt (camshaft cap):
10 Nm (1.0 m  kg, 7.2 ft  lb)
NOTE:
Tighten the bolts (camshaft cap) in a criss-
cross pattern from innermost to outer
caps.
Do not turn the camshaft when measuring
clearance with the Plastigauge®.
Remove the camshaft caps and measure
the width of the Plastigauge
® 1.
5. Measure:
Camshaft outside diameter a
Out of specification → Replace the cam-
shaft.
Within specification → Replace camshaft
case and camshaft caps as a set.
Camshaft sprocket
1. Inspect:
Camshaft sprocket 1
Wear/damage → Replace the camshaft
assembly and timing chain as a set.
Camshaft outside diameter:
21.959 ~ 21.972 mm
(0.8645 ~ 0.8650 in)

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Decompression system
1. Check:
Decompression system
Timing chain tensioner
1. Check:
While pressing the tensioner rod lightly
with fingers, use a thin screwdriver 1
and wind the tensioner rod up fully clock-
wise.
When releasing the screwdriver by press-
ing lightly with fingers, make sure that the
tensioner rod will come out smoothly.
If not, replace the tensioner assembly.
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Camshaft
1. Install:
Exhaust camshaft 1
Intake camshaft 2 Checking steps:
Check that the decompression mecha-
nism cam 1 moves smoothly.
Check that the decompression mecha-
nism cam lever pin 2 projects from the
camshaft.
Installation steps:
Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise with
a wrench.
NOTE:
Apply the molybdenum disulfide oil on the
camshafts.
Apply the engine oil on the decompression
system.
Squeezing the decompression lever
allows the crankshaft to be turned easily.
Align 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.

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Fit the timing chain 3 onto both camshaft
sprockets and install the camshafts on the
cylinder head.
NOTE:
The camshafts should be installed onto the
cylinder head so that the punch mark c on
the exhaust camshaft and the punch mark
d on the intake camshaft must align with
the cylinder head surface, as shown in the
illustration.
CAUTION:
Do not turn the crankshaft during the
camshaft installation. Damage or
improper valve timing will result.
Install the clips, camshaft caps 4 and
bolts (camshaft cap) 5.
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Bolt (camshaft cap):
10 Nm (1.0 m  kg, 7.2 ft  lb)
NOTE:
Before removing the clips, cover the cylin-
der head with a clean rag to prevent the
clips from into the cylinder head cavity.
Apply the molybdenum disulfide oil on the
thread of the bolts (camshaft cap).
Tighten the bolts (camshaft cap) in a criss-
cross pattern.
CAUTION:
The bolts (camshaft cap) must be tight-
ened evenly, or damage to the cylinder
head, camshaft caps, and camshaft will
result.
5
4
M
2. Install:
Timing chain tensioner
Installation steps:
While pressing the tensioner rod lightly
with fingers, use a thin screwdriver and
wind the tensioner rod up fully clockwise.

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With the rod fully wound and the chain ten-
sioner UP mark a facing upward, install
the gasket 1 and the timing chain ten-
sioner 2, and tighten the bolt 3 to the
specified torque.
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Bolt (timing chain tensioner):
10 Nm (1.0 m  kg, 7.2 ft  lb)
Release the screwdriver, check the ten-
sioner rod to come out and tighten the
gasket 4 and the cap bolt 5 to the speci-
fied torque.
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Tensioner cap bolt:
7 Nm (0.7 m  kg, 5.1 ft  lb)
5
4
3. Turn:
Crankshaft
Counterclockwise several turns.
4. Check:
Rotor T.D.C. mark
Align with the crankcase align mark.
Camshaft match marks
Align with the cylinder head surface.
Out of alignment → Adjust.
5. Install:
Timing mark accessing screw 1
Crankshaft end accessing screw 2
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