2006 YAMAHA YZ250F TIMING

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ENG
6. Install:
Timing chain guide (top side) 1
Cylinder head cover gasket 2
Cylinder head cover 3
Bolt (cylinder head cover) 4
NOTE:
Apply the sealant on the cylinder head cover
gasket.
YAMAHA Bond No. 1215
(ThreeBond® No. 1215):
90890-85505
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
7. Install:
Oil tank breather hose
Cylinder head breather hose
Spark plug
T R..13 Nm (1.3 m · kg, 9.4 ft · lb)
CAMSHAFTS

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ENGCYLINDER HEAD
CYLINDER HEAD
Extent of removal:
1 Cylinder head removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
CYLINDER HEAD REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Seat and fuel tank Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS” section.
Exhaust pipe and silencer Refer to “EXHAUST PIPE AND
SILENCER” section.
Radiator hose 1 Disconnect at cylinder head side.
Carburetor Refer to “CARBURETOR” section.
Camshaft Refer to “CAMSHAFTS” section.
Upper engine bracket Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” section.
1 Radiator pipe 1
2 Oil delivery pipe 1
3Nut 2
4 Bolt [L = 135 mm (5.31 in)] 2
5 Bolt [L = 145 mm (5.71 in)] 2
6 Cylinder head 1
7 Timing chain guard (exhaust
side)1
1

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ENGCYLINDER HEAD
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Cylinder head
1. Install:
Dowel pin 1
Cylinder head gasket 2
Timing chain guide (exhaust side) 3
Cylinder head 4
NOTE:
While pulling up the timing chain, install the
timing chain guide (exhaust side) and cylinder
head.
2. Install:
Washer 1
Cable guide 2
Bolts [L = 145 mm (5.71 in)] 3
Bolts [L = 135 mm (5.31 in)] 4
Nuts 5
NOTE:
Apply the molybdenum disulfide grease on
the thread and contact surface of the bolts.
Follow the numerical order shown in the illus-
tration. Tighten the bolts and nuts in two
stages.
T R..38 Nm (3.8 m · kg, 27 ft · lb)
T R..38 Nm (3.8 m · kg, 27 ft · lb)
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
3. Install:
Copper washer 1
Oil delivery pipe 2
Union bolt (M8) 3
Union 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)
4. Install:
Radiator pipe 1
Bolt (radiator pipe) 2
2 1
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)

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ENG
3. Install:
Cylinder gasket 1
Cylinder 2
NOTE:
Install the cylinder with one hand while com-
pressing the piston rings with the other hand.
CAUTION:
Pass the timing chain 3 through the tim-
ing chain cavity.
Be careful not to damage the timing chain
guide 4 during installation.
4. Install:
Bolt (cylinder) 5
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
CYLINDER AND PISTON

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ENGCRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
Extent of removal:
1 Crankcase separation
2 Crankshaft removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
CRANKCASE AND CRANK-
SHAFT REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Engine Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” section.
Piston Refer to “CYLINDER AND PISTON” sec-
tion.
Kick shaft assembly
Refer to “KICK SHAFT AND SHIFT
SHAFT” section.
Segment
Stator Refer to “CDI MAGNETO” section.
Balancer shaft Refer to “BALANCER” section.
1 Timing chain guide (intake side) 1
2 Timing chain 1
3 Oil delivery pipe 2 1
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ENGCRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
Crankshaft
1. Remove:
Crankshaft 1
Use the crankcase separating tool 2.
CAUTION:
Do not use a hammer to drive out the
crankshaft.
Crankcase bearing
1. Remove:
Bearing 1
NOTE:
Remove the bearing from the crankcase by
pressing its inner race.
Do not use the removed bearing.
Crankcase separating tool:
YU-1135-A/90890-01135
INSPECTION
Timing chain and timing chain guide
1. Inspect:
Timing chain
Cracks/stiff → Replace the timing chain
and camshaft sprocket as a set.
2. Inspect:
Timing chain guide
Wear/damage → Replace.
Crankcase
1. Inspect:
Contacting surface a
Scratches → Replace.
Engine mounting boss b, crankcase
Cracks/damage → Replace.
2. Inspect:
Bearing
Rotate inner race with a finger.
Rough spot/seizure → Replace.
3. Inspect:
Oil seal
Damage → Replace.

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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 delivery
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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MAP-CONTROLLED CDI UNIT
MAP-CONTROLLED CDI UNIT
A map-controlled, CDI ignition system is used in the YZ250F.
The microcomputer in the CDI unit detects the engine speed and throttle position, thus determining
the optimum ignition timing through the entire operating range. In this way, quick throttle response
can be achieved according to various riding conditions.
Throttle position sensorCDI unitIgnition coil
Pickup coilCDI magneto rotor

Function of Component
Component Function
Throttle position sensor Detects throttle valve opening and inputs it into the computer in the
CDI unit as a throttle opening signal.
Pickup coil Detects signal rotor revolutions and inputs them into the computer in
the CDI unit as engine revolution signals.
CDI unit The signals of the throttle position sensor and pickup coil sensor are
analyzed by the computer in the CDI unit, which then adjusts ignition
timing for the operation requirements.

Principal of 3-Dimensional Control
Conventionally, ignition timing was controlled only
by engine revolutions (2-dimensional control).
However, ignition timing needs advancement also
by engine load. Thus, accurate ignition timing can
be determined by adding throttle opening to deter-
mine ignition timing (3-dimensional control).
3-D Image Map of Ignition Timing
(different from actual characteristics)
Ignition timing
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