2010 YAMAHA YZ125LC transmission

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KICK SHAFT AND SHIFT SHAFT
INSTALLING THE SHIFT GUIDE
AND SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
1. Install:
• Spring "1"
• Pawl pin "2"
•Pawl "3"
To shift lever "4".
2. Install:
• Shift lever assembly "1"
To shift guide "2".
3. Install:
• Shift lever assembly "1"
• Shift guide "2"
• The shift lever assembly is installed
at the same time as the shift guide.
• Apply the transmission oil on the
bolt (segment) shaft.
4. Install:
• Bolt (shift guide) "1"
INSTALLING THE SHIFT SHAFT
1. Install:
• Roller "1"
• Shift shaft "2"
Apply the transmission oil on the roll-
er and shift shaft.
INSTALLING THE KICK SHAFT
ASSEMBLY
1. Install:
• Kick gear "1"
• Washer "2"
• Torsion spring "3"
To kick shaft "4".
Make sure the stopper "a" of the tor-
sion spring fits into the hole "b" on the
kick shaft.
2. Install:
• Spring guide "1"
Slide the spring guide into the kick
shaft, make sure the groove "a" in the
spring guide fits on the stopper of the
torsion spring.
3. Install:
• Kick shaft assembly "1"
• Apply the transmission oil on the
kick shaft.
• Slide the kick shaft assembly into
the crankcase, make sure the clip
"2" and kick shaft stopper "a" fit into
their home position "b", "c".
4. Hook:
• Torsion spring "1"
Turn the torsion spring clockwise and
hook into the proper hole "a" in the
crankcase.
INSTALLING THE KICK IDLE
GEAR
1. Install:
• Kick idle gear "1"
• Washer "2"
• Circlip "3"
Apply the transmission oil on the kick
idle gear inner circumference.
Bolt (shift guide):
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2
ft•lb)

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YPVS GOVERNOR
REMOVING THE GOVERNOR
1. Remove:
• Dowel pin "1"
While compressing the spring, re-
move the dowel pin.
CHECKING THE GOVERNOR
GROOVE
1. Inspect:
• Washer "1"
•Collar "2"
Wear/Damage→Replace.
CHECKING THE BEARING
1. Inspect:
• Thrust bearing "1"
• Washer "2"
Wear/Damage→Replace.
INSTALLING THE GOVERNOR
1. Install:
• Governor gear "1"
• Compression spring "2"
• Plate "3"
• Washer "4"
• Thrust bearing "5"
•Collar "6"
• Retainer weight "7"
To governor shaft "8".
Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the thrust bearing.
2. Install:
• Ball "1"
• Retainer "2"
To governor shaft "3".
Apply the transmission oil on the re-
tainer and ball.
3. Install:
• Dowel pin "1"
• While compressing the spring, in-
stall the dowel pin.
• Make sure the dowel pin fits into the
groove "a" in the retainer.
4. Install:
• Governor assembly "1"
Align the groove "a" in the governor
with the fork "b" and set the governor
in the crankcase cover.

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CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
REMOVING THE SEGMENT
1. Remove:
• Bolt (segment) "1"
• Segment "2"
Turn the segment counterclockwise
until it stops and loosen the bolt.
If the segment gets an impact, it
may be damaged. Take care not to
give an impact to the segment
when removing the bolt.
DISASSEMBLING THE
CRANKCASE
1. Remove:
• Crankcase (right) "1"
Use the flywheel puller "2".
• Make appropriate bolts "3" as
shown available by yourself and at-
tach the tool with them.
• Fully tighten the tool holding bolts,
but make sure the tool body is par-
allel with the case. If necessary,
one screw may be backed out
slightly to level tool body.
• As pressure is applied, alternately
tap on the engine mounting boss
and transmission shafts.
Use soft hammer to tap on the
case half. Tap only on reinforced
portions of case. Do not tap on
gasket mating surface. Work slow-
ly and carefully. Make sure the
case halves separate evenly. If one
end "hangs up", take pressure off
the push screw, realign, and start
over. If the cases do not separate,
check for a remaining case bolt or
fitting. Do not force.
REMOVING THE CRANKSHAFT
1. Remove:
• Crankshaft "1"
Use the crankcase separating
tool "2".
Make appropriate bolts "3" as shown
available by yourself and attach the
tool with them.
Do not use a hammer to drive out
the crankshaft.
REMOVING THE CRANKCASE
BEARING
1. Remove:
•Bearing "1"
• Remove the bearing from the
crankcase by pressing its inner race
as shown in "A".
• If the bearing is removed together
with the crankshaft, remove the
bearing using a general bearing
puller "2" as shown in "B".
• Do not use the removed bearing.
CHECKING THE CRANKCASE
1. Inspect:
• Contacting surface "a"
Scratches→Replace.
• Engine mounting boss "b", crank-
case
Cracks/damage→Replace.
2. Inspect:
• Bearing "1"
Rotate inner race with a finger.
Rough spot/seizure→Replace.
3. Inspect:
• Oil seal "1"
Damage→Replace.
CHECKING THE CRANKSHAFT
1. Measure:
• Runout limit "a"
• Small end free play limit "b"
• Connecting rod big end side
clearance "c"
• Crank width "d"
Out of specification→Replace.
Use the dial gauge and a thick-
ness gauge. Flywheel puller:
YU-1362-A/90890-
01362
Crankcase separating
tool:
YU-1135-A/90890-
01135
Dial gauge and stand:
YU-3097/90890-01252

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CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
INSTALLING THE CRANKCASE
BEARING
1. Install:
• Bearing "1"
To left and right crankcase.
Install the bearing by pressing its out-
er race parallel.
INSTALLING THE OIL SEAL
1. Install:
• Oil seal (left) "1"
• Oil seal (right) "2"
• Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the oil seal lip.
• Install the oil seal with its manufac-
ture's marks or numbers facing out-
ward.
INSTALLING THE CRANKSHAFT
1. Install:
• Crankshaft "1"
Use the crankshaft installing tool
"2", "3", "4".
• Hold the connecting rod at top dead
center with one hand while turning
the nut of the installing tool with the
other. Operate the installing tool un-
til the crankshaft bottoms against
the bearing.
• Before installing the crankshaft,
clean the contacting surface of
crankcase.
• Apply molybdenum disulfide grease
to the surface "a" where the crank-
shaft and bearing come in contact.
• Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the oil seal lip.
Do not use a hammer to drive in
the crankshaft.
A. For USA and CDN
B. Except for USA and CDN2. Check:
• Shifter operation
• Transmission operation
Unsmooth operation→Repair.
3. Apply:
• Sealant
On the right crankcase "1".
Clean the contacting surface of left
and right crankcase before applying
the sealant.
4. Install:
• Dowel pin "1"
• O-ring "2"
5. Install:
• Right crankcase "1"
Use the crankshaft installing tool
"2", "3", "4". Standard
Runout
limit:0.03 mm
(0.0012 in)0.05 mm
(0.002 in)
Small
end free
play:0.8–1.0 mm
(0.031–
0.039 in)2.0 mm
(0.08 in)
Side
clear-
ance:0.06–0.64
mm (0.002–
0.025 in)—
Crack
width:55.90–55.95
mm (2.201–
2.203 in)—
Crankshaft installing pot
"2":
YU-90050/90890-01274
Crankshaft installing bolt
"3":
YU-90050/90890-01275
Adapter "4":
YU-90063/90890-01278
YAMAHA Bond No.1215
(ThreeBond® No.1215):
90890-85505
Crankshaft installing pot
"2":
YU-90050/90890-01274
Crankshaft installing bolt
"3":
YU-90050/90890-01275
Adapter "4":
YM-01499/90890-01499

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CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
• Apply molybdenum disulfide grease
to the surface "a" where the crank-
shaft and bearing come in contact.
• Use two plain washers (Yamaha
genuine: 90201-243K3) "5" or the
ones of a size as shown one on the
other. (Except for USA and CDN)
• Install so that the plain washers do
not deviate from the crankshaft cen-
ter. (Except for USA and CDN)
• When installing the crankcase, the
connecting rod should be posi-
tioned at TDC (top dead center).
• Install while checking that the dowel
pin is in place.
A. For USA and CDN
B. Except for USA and CDN
6. Install:
• Clamp "1"
• Bolt (crankcase) "2"
Tighten the crankcase tightening
bolts in stage, using a crisscross pat-
tern.
7. Install:
• Holder "1"
• Bolt (holder) "2"
8. Install:
• Segment "1"
• Bolt (segment) "2"
• When installing the segment onto
the shift cam "3", align the punch
mark "a" with the dowel pin "b".
• Turn the segment clockwise until it
stops and tighten the bolt.
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:
• Sealant
Forced out on the cylinder mating
surface.
10. Apply:
• Engine oil
To the crank pin, bearing, oil de-
livery hole and connecting rod big
end washer.11. Check:
• Crankshaft and transmission op-
eration.
Unsmooth operation→Repair.
If the crankshaft will not turn smooth-
ly, make an adjustment by gently tap-
ping its right end with a soft hammer.
Bolt (crankcase):
14 Nm (1.4 m•kg, 10
ft•lb)
(1.771.97 in)
(0.98
1.50 in)
(0.16
0.20 in)
Bolt (holder):
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2
ft•lb)
Bolt (segment):
30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22
ft•lb)

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TRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM AND SHIFT FORK
TRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM AND SHIFT FORK
REMOVING THE TRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM AND SHIFT FORK
Order Part name Q'ty Remarks
Engine Refer to "ENGINE REMOVAL" section.
Separate the crankcase.Refer to "CRANKCASE AND CRANK-
SHAFT" section.
1 Guide bar (long) 1
2 Guide bar (short) 1
3 Shift cam 1
4 Shift fork 3 1
5 Shift fork 1 1
6 Shift fork 2 1
7 Main axle 1 Refer to removal section.
8 Drive axle 1 Refer to removal section.
9 Collar 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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TRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM AND SHIFT FORK
REMOVING THE TRANSMISSION
1. Remove:
• Main axle "1"
• Drive axle "2"
• Tap lightly on the transmission drive
axle with a soft hammer to remove.
• Remove assembly carefully. Note
the position of each part. Pay partic-
ular attention to the location and di-
rection of shift forks.
CHECKING THE GEARS
1. Inspect:
• Matching dog "a"
• Gear teeth "b"
• Shift fork groove "c"
Wear/damage→Replace.
2. Check:
• Gears movement
Unsmooth movement→Repair or
replace.
CHECKING THE BEARING
1. Inspect:
• Bearing "1"
Rotate inner race with a finger.
Rough spot/seizure→Replace.CHECKING THE SHIFT FORK,
SHIFT CAM AND SEGMENT
1. Inspect:
• Shift fork "1"
Wear/damage/scratches→Re-
place.
2. Inspect:
• Shift cam "1"
• Segment "2"
• Guide bar "3"
Wear/damage→Replace.
3. Check:
• Shift fork movement
On its guide bar.
Unsmooth operation→Replace
shift fork and/or guide bar.
For a malfunctioning shift fork, re-
place not only the shift fork itself but
the two gears each adjacent to the
shift fork.
INSTALLING THE TRANSMISSION
1. Install:
• 6th pinion gear (21T) "1"
• 3rd/4th pinion gear (17T/17T) "2"
• 5th pinion gear (20T) "3"
• 2nd pinion gear (15T) "4"
To main axle "5".
Apply the molybdenum disulfide oil
on the inner and end surface of the
idler gear and on the inner surface of
the sliding gear, then install.
2. Install:
• 2nd wheel gear (29T) "1"
• 5th wheel gear (24T) "2"
• 3rd wheel gear (27T) "3"
• 4th wheel gear (23T) "4"
• 6th wheel gear (23T) "5"
• 1st wheel gear (31T) "6"
To drive axle "7".
• Apply the molybdenum disulfide oil
on the inner and end surface of the
idler gear and on the inner surface
of the sliding gear, then install.
• Apply the molybdenum disulfide
grease on the inner surface of the
4th wheel gear, then install.
3. Install:
• Washer "1"
• Circlip "2"
• Be sure the circlip sharp-edged cor-
ner "a" is positioned opposite side
to the washer and gear "b".
• Be sure the circlip end "c" is posi-
tioned at axle spline groove "d".

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TRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM AND SHIFT FORK
4. Install:
•Collar "1"
• Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the oil seal lip.
• When installing the collar into the
crankcase, pay careful attention to
the crankcase oil seal lip.
5. Install:
• Main axle "1"
• Drive axle "2"
Apply the transmission oil on the
crankcase bearing.
INSTALLING THE SHIFT CAM AND
SHIFT FORK
1. Install:
• Shift fork 1 (L) "1"
• Shift fork 2 (C) "2"
• Shift fork 3 (R) "3"
• Mesh the shift fork #1 (L) with the
5th wheel gear "4" and #3 (R) with
the 6th wheel gear "6" on the drive
axle.
• Mesh the shift fork #2 (C) with the
3rd/4th pinion gear "5" on the main
axle.
2. Install:
• Shift cam "1"
• Apply the transmission oil on the
shift cam.
• Install the shift cam while holding up
the 5th wheel gear "2" and keeping
the shift fork #1 "3" moved in the di-
rection of the arrow.
3. Install:
• Guide bar (short) "1"
• Guide bar (long) "2"
• Apply the transmission oil on the
guide bars.
• Be sure the long bar is inserted into
the shift forks #1 and #3 and the
short one into #2.
4. Check:
• Shifter operation
• Transmission operation
Unsmooth operation→Repair.