2007 YAMAHA YZ250F bolt pattern

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ENGCAMSHAFTS
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
2

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ENGCAMSHAFTS
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.
T R..
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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ENGCLUTCH
7. Install:
Push rod 2 1
Ball 2
Push rod 1 3
NOTE:
Apply the engine oil on the push rod 1, 2 and
ball.
8. Install:
Pressure plate 1
9. Install:
Clutch spring 1
Bolt (clutch spring) 2
NOTE:
Tighten the bolts in stage, using a crisscross
pattern.
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
10. Install:
Dowel pin 1
Gasket (clutch cover) 2
11. Install:
Clutch cover 1
Bolt (clutch cover)
NOTE:
Tighten the bolts in stage, using a crisscross
pattern.
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)

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ENG
OIL FILTER ELEMENT, WATER PUMP AND RIGHT
CRANKCASE COVER
2. Install:
Right crankcase cover 1
Bolt (right crankcase cover) 2
NOTE:
Apply the engine oil on the impeller shaft
end.
Mesh the impeller shaft gear 3 with primary
drive gear 4.
Tighten the bolts in stage, using a crisscross
pattern.
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
Kickstarter crank
1. Install:
Kickstarter crank 1
Washer
Bolt (kickstarter crank)
NOTE:
Install so that there is a clearance a of 5 mm
(0.20 in) or more between the kick starter and
frame and that the kick starter does not contact
the crankcase cover when it is pulled.
2. Install:
Oil hose 1
Bolt (oil hose) 2
T R..33 Nm (3.3 m · kg, 24 ft · lb)
T R..8 Nm (0.8 m · kg, 5.8 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)

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ENGCDI MAGNETO
4. Connect:
CDI magneto lead
Refer to “CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM”
section in the CHAPTER 2.
5. Install:
Dowel pin
Gasket (left crankcase cover)
Left crankcase cover 1
Hose guide (cylinder head breather hose)
2
Bolt (left crankcase cover)
NOTE:
Tighten the bolts in stage, using a crisscross
pattern.
2
1
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)

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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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CHASFRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL
EC595000
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Front wheel
1. Install:
Bearing (left) 1
Spacer 2
Bearing (right) 3
Oil seal 4
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
bearing and oil seal lip when installing.
Use a socket that matches the outside diam-
eter of the race of the bearing.
Left side of bearing shall be installed first.
Install the oil seal with its manufacture’s
marks or numbers facing outward.
CAUTION:
Do not strike the inner race of the bearing.
Contact should be made only with the outer
race.
2. Install:
Brake disc 1
Bolt (brake disc) 2
NOTE:
Tighten the bolts in stage, using a crisscross
pattern.
T R..12 Nm (1.2 m · kg, 8.7 ft · lb)
3. Install:
Collar 1
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the oil
seal lip.
Install the collars with their projections a
facing the wheel.
4. Install:
Wheel
NOTE:
Install the brake disc 1 between the brake
pads 2 correctly.

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CHASFRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL
Rear wheel
1. Install:
Bearing (right) 1
Circlip 2
Spacer 3
Bearing (left) 4
Oil seal 5
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
bearing and oil seal lip when installing.
Install the bearing with seal facing outward.
Use a socket that matches the outside diam-
eter of the race of the bearing.
Right side of bearing shall be installed first.
Install the oil seal with its manufacture’s
marks or numbers facing outward.
CAUTION:
Do not strike the inner race of the bearing.
Contact should be made only with the outer
race.
2. Install:
Brake disc 1
Bolt (brake disc) 2
NOTE:
Tighten the bolts in stage, using a crisscross
pattern.
T R..14 Nm (1.4 m · kg, 10 ft · lb)
3. Install:
Rear wheel sprocket 1
Bolt (rear wheel sprocket) 2
Washer (rear wheel sprocket) 3
Nut (rear wheel sprocket) 4
NOTE:
Tighten the nuts in stage, using a crisscross
pattern.
T R..42 Nm (4.2 m · kg, 30 ft · lb)