2008 YAMAHA YZ250F wheel bolts

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PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Before riding for break-in operation, practice or a race, make sure the machine is in good operating condition.
Before using this machine, check the following points.
GENERAL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCEItem RoutinePage
Coolant Check that coolant is filled up to the radiator cap. Check the cool-
ing system for leakage. P.3-6 – 7
Fuel Check that a fresh gasoline is filled in the fuel tank. Check the fuel
line for leakage. P.1-8 – 9
Engine oil Check that the oil level is correct. Check the crankcase and oil line
for leakage. P.3-8 – 10
Gear shifter and clutch Check that gears can be shifted correctly in order and that the
clutch operates smoothly. P.3-7
Throttle grip/Housing Check that the throttle grip operation and free play are correctly
adjusted. Lubricate the throttle grip and housing, if necessary. P.3-7 – 8
Brakes Check the play of front brake and effect of front and rear brake. P.3-14 – 16
Drive chain Check drive chain slack and alignment. Check that the drive chain
is lubricated properly. P.3-17
Wheels Check for excessive wear and tire pressure. Check for loose
spokes and have no excessive play. P.3-20
Steering Check that the handlebar can be turned smoothly and have no ex-
cessive play. P.3-20 – 21
Front forks and rear shock
absorber Check that they operate smoothly and there is no oil leakage.
P.3-18 – 20
Cables (wires) Check that the clutch and throttle cables move smoothly. Check
that they are not caught when the handlebars are turned or when
the front forks travel up and down.
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Exhaust pipe Check that the exhaust pipe is tightly mounted and has no cracks. P.4-3 – 4
Rear wheel sprocket Check that the rear wheel sprocket tightening bolt is not loose. P.3-16 – 17
Lubrication Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. P.3-22
Bolts and nuts Check the chassis and engine for loose bolts and nuts. P.1-11
Lead connectors Check that the CDI magneto, CDI unit, and ignition coil are con-
nected tightly. P.1-3
Settings Is the machine set suitably for the condition of the racing course
and weather or by taking into account the results of test runs be-
fore racing? Are inspection and maintenance completely done?
P.7-1 – 10

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CDI MAGNETO
REMOVING THE ROTOR
1. Remove:• Nut (rotor) "1"
• Washer "2"Use the rotor holding tool "3".
2. Remove: • Rotor "1"Use the flywheel puller "2".
When installing the flywheel puller,
turn it counterclockwise.
CHECKING THE CDI MAGNETO
1. Inspect:• Rotor inner surface "a"
• Stator outer surface "b"
Damage
→Inspect the crankshaft
runout and crankshaft bearing.
If necessary, replace CDI magne-
to and/or stator.
CHECKING THE WOODRUFF KEY
1. Inspect: • Woodruff key "1"Damage
→Replace. INSTALLING THE CDI MAGNETO
1. Install:
•Stator "1"
• Screw (stator) "2"
• Apply the sealant on the grommet of the CDI magneto lead.
• Tighten the screws using the T30 bit.
2. Install:
• Woodruff key "1"
•Rotor "2"
• Clean the tapered portions of the crankshaft and rotor.
• When installing the woodruff key, make sure that its flat surface "a" is
in parallel with the crankshaft center
line "b".
• When installing the rotor, align the keyway "c" of the rotor with the
woodruff key.
3. Install:•Washer "1"
• Nut (rotor) "2"
Use the rotor holding tool "3". 4. Connect:
• CDI magneto leadRefer to "CABLE ROUTING DIA-
GRAM" section in the CHAPTER
2.
5. Install: • Dowel pin
• Gasket (left crankcase cover)
• Left crankcase cover "1"
• Hose guide (cylinder head breath-er hose) "2"
• Bolt (left crankcase cover)
Tighten the bolts in stage, using a
crisscross pattern.
Rotor holding tool:
YU-1235/90890-01235
Flywheel puller: YM-1189/90890-01189
Screw (stator):
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg,
7.2ft•lb)
YAMAHA Bond No. 1215
(ThreeBond
® No. 1215):
90890-85505
Nut (rotor): 56 Nm (5.6 m•kg, 40
ft•lb)
Rotor holding tool: YU-1235/90890-01235
Bolt (left crankcase cov-
er):10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2
ft•lb)

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FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL
• Bolt (brake disc) "2"
Tighten the bolts in stage, using a
crisscross pattern.
3. Install:•Collar "1"
• Apply the lithium soap base grease on the oil seal lip.
• Install the collars with their projec- tions "a" facing the wheel.
4. Install:• Wheel
• Install the brake disc "1" between
the brake pads "2" correctly.
5. Install:• Wheel axle "1"
Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the wheel axle.
6. Install:• Nut (wheel axle) "1" 7. Tighten:
• Bolt (axle holder) "1"
Before tightening the bolt, fit the
wheel axle to the axle holder by strok-
ing the front fork several times with
the front brake applied.
INSTALLING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Install:
• Bearing (right) "1"
•Circlip "2"
•Spacer "3"
• Bearing (left) "4"
• Oil seal "5"
• 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 out- side diameter of the race of the
bearing.
• Right side of bearing shall be in- stalled first.
• Install the oil seal with its manufac- ture's marks or numbers facing out-
ward.
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"
Tighten the bolts in stage, using a
crisscross pattern.
3. Install:• Rear wheel sprocket "1"
• Bolt (rear wheel sprocket) "2"
• Washer (rear wheel sprocket) "3"
• Nut (rear wheel sprocket) "4"
Tighten the nuts in stage, using a
crisscross pattern.
Bolt (brake disc): 12 Nm (1.2 m•kg, 8.7
ft•lb)Nut (wheel axle):105 Nm (10.5 m•kg, 75
ft•lb)
Bolt (axle holder): 21 Nm (2.1 m•kg, 15
ft•lb)
Bolt (brake disc):14 Nm (1.4 m•kg, 10
ft•lb)
Nut (rear wheel sprock-
et): 42 Nm (4.2 m•kg, 30
ft•lb)

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FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
INSTALLING THE REAR BRAKE
CALIPER
1. Install:• Pad support "1"
• Brake pad "2"
• Pad pin "3"
• Install the brake pads with their pro-jections "a" into the brake caliper re-
cesses "b".
• Temporarily tighten the pad pin at this point.
2. Install:
• Brake disc cover "1"
• Bolt (brake disc cover) "2"
3. Install: • Brake caliper "1"
• Rear wheel "2"Refer to "FRONT WHEEL AND
REAR WHEEL" section.
4. Tighten: • Pad pin "3"
5. Install: • Pad pin plug "4" INSTALLING THE BRAKE
MASTER CYLINDER KIT
1. Clean:
• Brake master cylinder
• Brake master cylinder kit
Clean them with brake fluid.
2. Install:
• Brake master cylinder cup (prima-ry) "1"
• Brake master cylinder cup (sec-
ondary) "2"
To brake master cylinder piston
"3".
Apply the brake fluid on the brake
master cylinder cup.
After installing, cylinder cup
should be installed as shown di-
rection. Wrong installation cause
improper brake performance.
3. Install:• Spring "1"To brake master cylinder piston
"2".
Install the spring at the smaller dia.
side.
4. Install:
• Brake master cylinder kit "1"
• Washer (front brake) "2"
• Push rod (rear brake) "2"
•Circlip "3"
• Brake master cylinder boot "4"
• Push rod (front brake) "5"To brake master cylinder.
• Apply the brake fluid on the brake master cylinder kit.
• Apply the silicone grease on the tip
of the push rod.
• When installing the circlip, use a long nose circlip pliers.
A. Front
B. Rear
INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE
MASTER CYLINDER
1. Install: • Brake master cylinder "1"
• Brake master cylinder bracket "2"
• Bolt (brake master cylinder brack-et) "3"
• Install the bracket so that the arrow mark "a" face upward.
• First tighten the bolts on the upper
side of the brake master cylinder
bracket, and then tighten the bolts
on the lower side.
Bolt (brake disc cover): 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2
ft•lb)
Pad pin: 18 Nm (1.8 m•kg, 13
ft•lb)
Pad pin plug: 3 Nm (0.3 m•kg, 2.2
ft•lb)
Bolt (brake master cylin-
der bracket):9 Nm (0.9 m•kg, 6.5
ft•lb)