2012 YAMAHA YZ125LC Owners Manual

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ENGINE REMOVAL
ENGINE REMOVAL
REMOVING THE ENGINE
Order Part name Q'ty Remarks
Hold the machine by placing the suitable stand
under the engine.Refer to "HANDLING NOTE".
Seat and fuel tank Refer to "SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS" section.
Carburetor Refer to "CARBURETOR AND REED
VALVE" section.
Exhaust pipe and silencer Refer to "EXHAUST PIPE AND SILENCER"
section.
Clutch cable Disconnect at the engine side.
Radiator Refer to "RADIATOR" section.
Spark plug cap
Disconnect the CDI magneto lead.
1 Drive chain sprocket cover 1
2 Nut (drive sprocket) 1 Refer to removal section.
3 Lock washer 1 Refer to removal section.
4 Drive sprocket 1 Refer to removal section.
5Clip 1
6 Bolt (brake pedal) 1
26 Nm (2.6 m kg, 19 ft lb)
64 Nm (6.4 m kg, 46 ft lb)
64 Nm (6.4 m kg, 46 ft lb)
85 Nm (8.5 m kg, 61 ft lb)
75 Nm (7.5 m kg, 54 ft lb)
5 Nm (0.5 m kg, 3.6 ft lb)
34 Nm (3.4 m kg, 24 ft lb)

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ENGINE REMOVAL
7 Brake pedal 1
8 Engine bracket 2
9 Engine mounting bolt 3
10 Pivot shaft 1 Refer to removal section.
11 Engine 1 Refer to removal section. Order Part name Q'ty Remarks
26 Nm (2.6 m kg, 19 ft lb)
64 Nm (6.4 m kg, 46 ft lb)
64 Nm (6.4 m kg, 46 ft lb)
85 Nm (8.5 m kg, 61 ft lb)
75 Nm (7.5 m kg, 54 ft lb)
5 Nm (0.5 m kg, 3.6 ft lb)
34 Nm (3.4 m kg, 24 ft lb)

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ENGINE REMOVAL
HANDLING NOTE
Support the machine securely so
there is no danger of it falling over.
REMOVING THE DRIVE
SPROCKET
1. Remove:
• Nut (drive sprocket) "1"
• Lock washer "2"
• Straighten the lock washer tab.
• Loosen the nut while applying the
rear brake.
2. Remove:
• Drive sprocket "1"
• Drive chain "2"
Remove the drive sprocket together
with the drive chain.
REMOVING THE ENGINE
1. Remove:
• Pivot shaft "1"
If the pivot shaft is pulled all the way
out, the swingarm will come loose. If
possible, insert a shaft of similar di-
ameter into the other side of the swin-
garm to support it.
2. Remove:
• Engine "1"
From right side.
Make sure that the couplers, hoses
and cables are disconnected.
INSTALLING THE ENGINE
1. Install:
• Engine "1"
Install the engine from right side.
• Pivot shaft "2"
• Engine mounting bolt (lower) "3"
• Engine mounting bolt (front) "4"
• Engine bracket "5"
• Bolt (engine bracket) "6"
• Engine mounting bolt (upper) "7"
Apply the molybdenum disulfide
grease on the pivot shaft.
INSTALLING THE BRAKE PEDAL
1. Install:
• Spring "1"
• Brake pedal "2"
• O-ring "3"
• Bolt (brake pedal) "4"
• Clip "5"
Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the bolt, O-rings and brake pedal
bracket.
INSTALLING THE DRIVE
SPROCKET
1. Install:
• Drive sprocket "1"
• Drive chain "2"
Install the drive sprocket together
with the drive chain.
2. Install:
• Lock washer "1"
• Nut (drive sprocket) "2"
Tighten the nut while applying the
rear brake.
3. Bend the lock washer tab to lock
the nut.
Pivot shaft:
85 Nm (8.5 m•kg, 61
ft•lb)
Engine mounting bolt
(lower):
64Nm (6.4 m•kg, 46
ft•lb)
Engine mounting bolt
(front):
64 Nm (6.4 m•kg, 46
ft•lb)
Bolt (engine bracket):
34 Nm (3.4 m•kg, 24
ft•lb)
Engine mounting bolt
(upper):
34 Nm (3.4 m•kg, 24
ft•lb)
Bolt (brake pedal):
26 Nm (2.6 m•kg, 19
ft•lb)
Nut (drive sprocket):
75 Nm (7.5 m•kg, 54
ft•lb)

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ENGINE REMOVAL
4. Install:
• Drive chain sprocket guide "1"
• Drive chain sprocket cover "2"
• Screw (drive chain sprocket cov-
er) "3"
Screw (drive chain
sprocket cover):
5 Nm (0.5 m•kg, 3.6
ft•lb)

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CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
REMOVING THE CRANKSHAFT
Order Part name Q'ty Remarks
Engine Refer to "ENGINE REMOVAL" section.
PistonRefer to "CYLINDER HEAD, CYLINDER
AND PISTON" section.
Primary drive gearRefer to "KICK SHAFT AND SHIFT SHAFT"
section.
Kick idle gearRefer to "KICK SHAFT AND SHIFT SHAFT"
section.
Stopper leverRefer to "KICK SHAFT AND SHIFT SHAFT"
section.
Rotor and stator Refer to "CDI MAGNETO" section.
1 Segment 1 Refer to removal section.
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 Refer to removal section.
8 Crankcase (left) 1 Refer to removal section.
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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CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
9 Crankshaft 1 Refer to removal section.
10 Oil seal 2
11 Bearing 2 Refer to removal section. Order Part name Q'ty Remarks
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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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
(0.031–0.03
9 in)2.0 mm
(0.08 in)
Side
clear-
ance:0.06–0.64
mm
(0.002–0.02
5 in)—
Crack
width:55.90–55.95
mm
(2.201–2.20
3 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