2014 YAMAHA WR 250F engine oil

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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 frame.Refer to "HANDLING NOTE".
Drain the engine oil.Refer to "CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL"
section in the CHAPTER 3.
Seat and fuel tank Refer to "REMOVING THE SEAT, FUEL
TANK AND SIDE COVERS" section in the
CHAPTER 3.
Carburetor Refer to "CARBURETOR" section.
Exhaust pipe and silencer Refer to "REMOVING THE EXHAUST PIPE
AND SILENCER" section in the CHAPTER 3.
Air cut-off valve assembly Refer to "AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM" section.
Clutch cable Disconnect at the engine side.
Radiator Refer to "RADIATOR" section.
Shift pedalRefer to "AC MAGNETO AND STARTER
CLUTCH" section.
Cylinder head breather hose Refer to "CAMSHAFTS" section.
Oil hose and oil tank breather hose Refer to "OIL PUMP" section.
Ignition coil

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CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
REMOVING THE CRANKSHAFT
Order Part name Q'ty Remarks
Engie Refer to "ENGINE REMOVAL" section.
Piston Refer to "CYLINDER AND PISTON" section.
Kick shaft assemblyRefer to "KICK SHAFT AND SHIFT SHAFT"
section.
SegmentRefer to "KICK SHAFT AND SHIFT SHAFT"
section.
StatorRefer to "AC MAGNETO AND STARTER
CLUTCH" section.
Balancer shaft Refer to "BALANCER" section.
1 Timing chain guide (intake side) 1
2 Timing chain 1
3 Oil delivery pipe 2 1
4 Bolt [L = 45 mm (1.77 in)] 5 Refer to removal section.
5 Bolt [L = 55 mm (2.17 in)] 1 Refer to removal section.
6 Bolt [L = 70 mm (2.76 in)] 3 Refer to removal section.
7 Hose guide 1 Refer to removal section.
8 Clutch cable holder 1 Refer to removal section.

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CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
DISASSEMBLING THE
CRANKCASE
1. Separate:
• Right crankcase
• Left crankcase
Separation steps:
a. Remove the crankcase bolts "1",
hose guide "2" and clutch cable
holder "3".
Loosen each bolt 1/4 of a turn at a
time and after all the bolts are loos-
ened, remove them.
b. Remove the right crankcase "4".
• Place the crankcase with its left
side downward and split it by insert-
ing a screwdriver tip into the split-
ting slit "a" in the crankcase.
• Lift the right crankcase horizontally
while lightly patting the case split-
ting slit and engine mounting boss
using a soft hammer, and leave the
crankshaft and transmission with
the left crankcase.
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 the
cases do not separate, check for a
remaining case bolt or fitting. Do
not force.
c. Remove the dowel pins and O-
ring.
REMOVING THE CRANKSHAFT
1. Remove:
• Crankshaft "1"
Use the crankcase separating
tool "2".
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.
• Do not use the removed bearing.
CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN
AND TIMING CHAIN GUIDE
1. Inspect:
• Timing chain
Cracks/stiff→Replace the timing
chain and camshaft sprocket as a
set.
2. Inspect:
• Timing chain guide
Wear/damage→Replace.CHECKING THE CRANKCASE
1. Inspect:
• Contacting surface "a"
Scratches→Replace.
• Engine mounting boss "b", crank-
case
Cracks/damage→Replace.
2. Inspect:
• Bearing
Rotate inner race with a finger.
Rough spot/seizure→Replace.
3. Inspect:
• Oil seal
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.
Crankcase separating
tool:
YU-01135-B/90890-
01135
Dial gauge and stand:
YU-03097-B/90890-
01252
Standard
Run-
out
limit:0.030 mm
(0.0012 in)0.050
mm
(0.002
in)
Small
end
free
play:0.4–1.0 mm
(0.016–0.039 in)2.0 mm
(0.08 in)
Side
clear-
ance:0.150–0.450
mm (0.0059–
0.0177 in)0.500
mm
(0.02 in)
Crack
width:55.95–56.00
mm (2.203–
2.205 in)—

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CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
5. Install:
• Dowel pin "1"
• O-ring "2"
• Right crankcase
To left crankcase.
• Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the O-ring.
• Fit the right crankcase onto the left
crankcase. Tap lightly on the case
with soft hammer.
• When installing the crankcase, the
connecting rod should be posi-
tioned at TDC (top dead center).
6. Tighten:
• Hose guide "1"
• Clutch cable holder "2"
• Bolt (crankcase) "3"
Tighten the crankcase tightening
bolts in stage, using a crisscross pat-
tern.
7. Install:
• Oil delivery pipe 2 "1"
• O-ring "2"
• Bolt (oil delivery pipe 2) "3"
Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the Orings.
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
surface.
10. Apply:
• Engine oil
To the crank pin, bearing and oil
delivery hole.
11. Check:
• Crankshaft and transmission op-
eration.
Unsmooth operation→Repair. Bolt (crankcase):
12 Nm (1.2 m•kg, 8.7
ft•lb)
Bolt (oil delivery pipe 2):
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2
ft•lb)
Bolt (timing chain guide):
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2
ft•lb)

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TRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM AND SHIFT FORK
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".
• Install the circlip with its ends "c"
settled evenly on the spline crests.
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:
• Shift fork 1 (L) "1"
• Shift fork 2 (C) "2"
• Shift fork 3 (R) "3"
• Shift cam "4"
To main axle and drive axle.
• Apply the engine oil on the shift fork
grooves.
• Mesh the shift fork #1 (L) with the
4th wheel gear "5" and #3 (R) with
the 5th wheel gear "7" on the drive
axle.
• Mesh the shift fork #2 (C) with the
3rd pinion gear "6" on the main ax-
le.
6. Install:
• Transmission assembly "1"
To left crankcase "2".
Apply the engine oil on the bearings
and guide bars.
7. Check:
• Shifter operation
• Transmission operation
Unsmooth operation→Repair.

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FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL
CHASSIS
This section is intended for those who have basic knowledge and skill concerning the servicing of Yamaha motorcycles
(e.g., Yamaha dealers, service engineers, etc.) Those who have little knowledge and skill concerning servicing are request-
ed not to undertake inspection, adjustment, disassembly, or reassembly only by reference to this manual. It may lead to
servicing trouble and mechanical damage.
FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL
REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL
Order Part name Q'ty Remarks
Hold the machine by placing the suitable stand
under the engine.Refer to "HANDLING NOTE".
1 Bolt (axle holder) 4 Only loosening.
2 Nut (front wheel axle) 1
3 Front wheel axle 1
4 Front wheel 1
5 Speed sensor 1
6 Collar 1
7 Oil seal 1
8 Bearing 2 Refer to removal section.
9 Brake disc 1
21 Nm (2.1 m kg, 15 ft lb)
21 Nm (2.1 m kg, 15 ft lb)
12 Nm (1.2 m kg, 8.7 ft lb)
90 Nm (9.0 m kg, 65 ft lb)

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FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL
REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL
Order Part name Q'ty Remarks
Hold the machine by placing the suitable stand
under the engine.Refer to "HANDLING NOTE".
1 Nut (rear wheel axle) 1
2 Rear wheel axle 1
3 Drive chain puller 2
4 Rear wheel 1 Refer to removal section.
5 Collar 2
6 Rear wheel sprocket 1
7 Oil seal 2
8 Circlip 1
9 Bearing 2 Refer to removal section.
10 Brake disc 1
125 Nm (12.5 m kg, 90 ft lb)
14 Nm (1.4 m kg, 10 ft lb)
19 Nm (1.9 m kg, 13 ft lb)
19 Nm (1.9 m kg, 13 ft lb)
50 Nm (5.0 m kg, 36 ft lb)
6

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HANDLEBAR
5. Install:
• Right grip "1"
•Collar "2"
Apply the adhesive on the tube
guide "3".
• Before applying the adhesive, wipe
off grease or oil on the tube guide
surface "a" with a lacquer thinner.
• Install the grip to the tube guide so
that the grip match mark "b" and
tube guide slot "c" form the angle as
shown.
6. Install:
• Grip cap cover "1"
• Throttle grip "2"
Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the throttle grip sliding surface.
7. Install:
• Throttle cables "1"
To tube guide "2".
Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the throttle cable end and tube
guide cable winding portion.
8. Install:
• Throttle cable cap "1"
• Screw (throttle cable cap) "2"
After tightening the screws, check
that the throttle grip "3" moves
smoothly. If it does not, retighten
the bolts for adjustment.
9. Install:
• Grip cap cover "1"
• Cover (throttle cable cap) "2"10. Install:
• Start switch "1"
• Brake master cylinder "2"
• Brake master cylinder bracket "3"
• Bolt (brake master cylinder brack-
et) "4"
• Clamp "5"
• The start switch and brake master
cylinder bracket should be installed
according to the dimensions
shown.
• Install the bracket so that the arrow
mark "a" faces upward.
• First tighten the bolt on the upper
side of the brake master cylinder
bracket, and then tighten the bolt on
the lower side.
11. Install:
• Engine stop switch "1"
• Clutch lever holder "2"
• Bolt (clutch lever holder) "3"
Screw (throttle cable
cap):
4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9
ft•lb)
Start switch:
0.5 Nm (0.05 m•kg, 0.36
ft•lb)
Bolt (brake master cylin-
der bracket):
9 Nm (0.9 m•kg, 6.5
ft•lb)
Engine stop switch:
0.5 Nm (0.05 m•kg, 0.36
ft•lb)
Bolt (clutch lever holder):
4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9
ft•lb)