2007 YAMAHA YZ125LC engine oil

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FRONT FORK OIL SEAL AND DUST SEAL CLEANING/
FRONT FORK INTERNAL PRESSURE RELIEVING/
FRONT FORK REBOUND DAMPING FORCE ADJUSTMENTINSP
ADJ
EC36D001
FRONT FORK OIL SEAL AND DUST SEAL
CLEANING
1. Remove:
9Protector
9Dust seal 1
NOTE:
Use a thin screw driver, and be careful not to
damage the inner fork tube and dust seal.
2. Clean:
9Dust seal a
9Oil seal b
NOTE:
9Clean the dust seal and oil seal after every run.
9Apply the lithium soap base grease on the in-
ner tube.
EC36H002
FRONT FORK REBOUND DAMPING FORCE
ADJUSTMENT
1. Adjust:
9Rebound damping force
By turning the adjuster 1.
Stiffer a a
Increase the rebound damping
force. (Turn the adjuster 1 1
in.)
Softer b b
Decrease the rebound
damping force. (Turn the
adjuster 1 1
out.)
EC36f000
FRONT FORK INTERNAL PRESSURE
RELIEVING
NOTE:
If the front fork initial movement feels stiff during
a run, relieve the front fork internal pressure.
1. Elevate the front wheel by placing a suitable
stand under the engine.
2. Remove the air bleed screw 1and release
the internal pressure from the front fork.
3. Install:
9Air bleed screw
1 Nm (0.1 m•kg, 0.7 ft•lb)
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ENGCYLINDER HEAD, CYLINDER AND PISTON
EC475280
Piston ring and piston
1. Install:
9Piston ring 1
NOTE:
9Take care not to scratch the piston or damage
the piston ring.
9Align the piston ring gap with the pin 2.
9After installing the piston ring, check the
smooth movement of it.
2. Install:
9Gasket (cylinder) 1
9Small end bearing 2
9Dowel pin 3
NOTE:
9Apply the engine oil onto the bearing (crank-
shaft and connecting rod) and connecting rod
big end washers.
9Install the gasket with the seal print side toward
the crankcase.
3. Install:
9Piston 1
9Piston pin 2
9Piston pin clip 3
NOTE:
9The arrow aon the piston dome must point to
exhaust side.
9Before installing the piston pin clip, cover the
crankcase with a clean rag to prevent the pis-
ton pin clip from falling into the crankcase cavi-
ty.
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9When installing the piston pin clip, use
the hand so that it may not be distorted.
9Do not allow the clip open ends to meet
the piston pin slot b.
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ENGCYLINDER HEAD, CYLINDER AND PISTON
3. Install:
9Nut (cylinder) 1
NOTE:
Tighten the nuts in stage, using a crisscross pat-
tern.
4. Install:
9Collar 1
9Push rod 2
9Plain washer 3
9Bolt (push rod) 4
NOTE:
9Set the collar 5included in owner's tool kit to
install the bolt (push rod).
9Do not forget to remove the collar.
EC4753A2
Cylinder head and cylinder
1. Apply:
9Engine oil
To piston 1, piston ring 2and cylinder
surface.
2. Install:
9Cylinder 1
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Make sure the piston ring is properly posi-
tioned. Install the cylinder with one hand
while compressing the piston ring with the
other hand.
NOTE:
After installing, check the smooth movement of
the piston.
30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 ft•lb)
5 Nm (0.5 m•kg, 3.6 ft•lb)
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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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ENG
KICK AXLE, SHIFT SHAFT AND PRIMARY DRIVE
GEAR
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
RPIMARY DRIVE GEAR REMOVAL
Preparation for Drain the transmission oil.Refer to “TRANSMISSION OIL REPLACE-
removalMENT” section in the CHAPTER 3.
Clutch cable Disconnect at engine side.
Bolt (brake pedal) Shift the brake pedal downward.
Radiator hose 4 Disconnect at water pump side.
Bolt (push rod)
Refer to “CYLINDER HEAD, CYLINDER
AND PISTON” section.
1 Kick starter 1
2 Crankcase cover (right) 1
3 Bolt (Primary drive gear) 1 Only loosening
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
4 Primary driven gear 1 Refer to “CLUTCH AND PRIMARY
DRIVEN GEAR”section.
5 Primary drive gear 1
EC4C0000
KICK AXLE, SHIFT SHAFT AND PRIMARY DRIVE GEAREC4C8000PRIMARY DRIVE GEAR
1
Extent of removal:1Primary drive gear removal
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
48 Nm (4.8 m•kg, 35 ft•lb)
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ENGCRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
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=45 mm (1.77 in)] 6
3 Bolt [L=55 mm (2.17 in)] 4
4 Bolt [L=65 mm (2.56 in)] 1
5 Bolt [L=75 mm (2.95 in)] 1
6 Holder 1
7 Crankcase (right) 1 Use special tool.
8 Crankcase (left) 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
9 Crankshaft 1 Use special tool.
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
10 Oil seal 2
11 Bearing 2 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
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EC4N0000
CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
12
3
Extent of removal:1Crankcase separation2Crankshaft removal
3Crankshaft bearing removal
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30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 ft•lb)10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
20 Nm (2.0 m•kg, 14 ft•lb)
14 Nm (1.4 m•kg, 10 ft•lb)
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8. Install:
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.
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If the segment gets an impact, it may be
damaged. Take care not to give an impact
to the segment when tightening the bolt.
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 Repair.
NOTE:
If the crankshaft will not turn smoothly, make an
adjustment by gently tapping its right end with a
soft hammer.
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ENGCRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 ft•lb)
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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 Bolt (axle holder) 4 Only loosening.
2 Nut (front wheel axle) 1
3 Front wheel axle 1
4 Front wheel 1
5 Collar 2
6 Oil seal 2
7 Bearing 2 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
8 Brake disc 1
EC500000
CHASSISEC590000
FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEELEC598000
FRONT WHEEL
2
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3
Extent of removal:1Front wheel removal2Wheel bearing removal3Brake disc removal
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Support the machine securely so there is no dan-
ger of it falling over.
21 Nm (2.1 m•kg, 15 ft•lb)
21 Nm (2.1 m•kg, 15 ft•lb)
105 Nm (10.5 m•kg, 75 ft•lb)
12 Nm (1.2 m•kg, 8.7 ft•lb)
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