2014 YAMAHA YZ250F engine

CYLINDER HEAD
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CYLINDER HEAD
Removing the cylinder head
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Seat Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
Side cover (left/right) Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
Air scoop (left / right) Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
Fuel tank Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 7-1.
Exhaust pipe and silencer Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
Radiator hose Disconnect.
Coolant temperature sensor coupler Disconnect.
Throttle body Refer to “THROTTLE BODY” on page 7-5.
Camshaft Refer to “CAMSHAFT” on page 5-11.
Upper engine bracket Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
1 Bolt (cylinder head) 2
2 Bolt (cylinder head) 4
3 Cylinder head 1
4 Cylinder head gasket 1
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10 Nm (1.0 mkgf, 7.2 ftIbf)T.R.
33 Nm (3.3 mkgf, 24 ftIbf)T.R.
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CYLINDER AND PISTON
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CHECKING THE PISTON PIN
1. Check:
• Piston pin
Blue discoloration/grooves  Replace the
piston pin and then check the lubrication
system.
2. Measure:
• Piston pin outside diameter “a”
Out of specification  Replace the piston
pin.
3. Measure:
• Piston pin bore inside diameter “b”
Out of specification  Replace the piston.
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INSTALLING THE PISTON AND CYLINDER
1. Install:
• Oil ring expander “1”
• Lower oil ring rail “2”
• Upper oil ring rail “3”
• Top ring “4”
TIP
Be sure to install the piston ring so that the
manufacturer’s marks or numbers face up.
2. Install:
• Piston “1”
• Piston pin “2”
• Piston pin clip “3”
TIP
• Apply the engine oil to the piston pin.
• Install the piston with the F mark “a” on it
pointing to its intake (front) side.
• Before installing the piston pin clip, cover the
crankcase opening with a cloth to prevent the
clip from falling into the crankcase.
• Install the piston pin clips, so that the clip ends
are 3 mm (0.12 in) “c” or more from the cutout
in the piston. Piston pin outside diameter
15.991–16.000 mm (0.6296–
0.6299 in)
Limit
15.971 mm (0.6288 in)
Piston pin bore inside diameter
16.002–16.013 mm (0.6300–
0.6304 in)
Limit
16.043 mm (0.6316 in)b
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CLUTCH
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CLUTCH
Removing the clutch
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Engine oilDrain.
Refer to “CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL” on
page 3-15.
Brake pedal Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
1 Clutch cable 1 Disconnect.
2 Clutch cover 1
3Gasket 1
4 Clutch spring 5
5 Pressure plate 1
6 Push rod 1 1
7 Circlip 1
8Washer 1
9 Bearing 1
10 Ball 1
11 Push rod 2 1
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CLUTCH
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Removing the right crankcase cover
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Right engine guard Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
Engine oilDrain.
Refer to “CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL” on
page 3-15.
CoolantDrain.
Refer to “CHANGING THE COOLANT” on
page 3-8.
Brake pedal Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
Clutch cover Refer to “CLUTCH” on page 5-35.
1 Oil filter element cover 1
2 Oil filter element 1
3 Radiator pipe 2 1
4 Kickstarter lever 1
5 Right crankcase cover 1
6 Gaskets 1
7 Dowel pin 2
8Collar 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
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CLUTCH
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CHECKING THE PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR
1. Check:
• Primary driven gear
Damage/wear  Replace the primary drive
and primary driven gears as a set.
Excessive noise during operation  Re-
place the primary drive and primary driven
gears as a set.
EAS1SM1244INSTALLING THE OIL SEAL
1. Install:
• Oil seal “1”
• Washer “2”
• Circlip “3”
TIP
• Apply is lithium-soap-based grease on the oil
seal lip.
• Install the oil seal in parallel with its manufac-
ture's marks or numbers facing inward.
EAS1SM1245INSTALLING THE RIGHT CRANKCASE
COVER
1. Install:
• Dowel pin “1”
• O-rings “2”
• Collar “3”
• Gasket “4”
TIP
Apply the lithium-soap-based grease on the O-
ring.2. Install:
• Right crankcase cover “1”
• Right crankcase cover bolt “2”
TIP
• Apply the engine oil on the impeller shaft end.
• Mesh the impeller shaft gear “3” with primary
drive gear “4”.
• Tighten the right crankcase cover bolts in
stages and in a crisscross pattern.
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Right crankcase cover bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
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CLUTCH
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INSTALLING THE CLUTCH
1. Install:
• Push lever shaft “1”
TIP
• Apply the lithium soap base grease on the oil
seal lip.
• Before installation, apply the engine oil to the
push lever shaft sliding surface.
2. Install:
• Primary driven gear “1”
• Thrust washer “2”
• Clutch boss “3”
TIP
Apply the engine oil on the primary driven gear
inner circumference.
3. Install:
• Lock washer “1”
• Clutch boss nut “2”
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NOTICE
Make sure to tighten to specification; other-
wise, it may damage the other part that is
fastened together.
TIP
Use the clutch holding tool “3” to hold the clutch
boss.4. Bend the lock washer “1” tab.
5. Install:
• Friction plate “1”
• Clutch plate “2”
• Cushion spring “3”
TIP
• Install the clutch plates and friction plates al-
ternately on the clutch boss, starting with a
friction plate and ending with a friction plate.
• Install the cushion spring “3” in the position as
shown.
• Apply the engine oil on the friction plates and
clutch plates.
Clutch boss nut
75 Nm (7.5 m·kgf, 54 ft·lbf)
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Clutch holder
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CLUTCH
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6. Install:
• Bearing “1”
• Washer “2”
• Circlip “3”
To push rod 1 “4”.
TIP
Apply the engine oil on the bearing and washer.
7. Install:
• Push rod 2 “1”
•Ball “2”
• Push rod 1 “3”
TIP
Apply the engine oil on the push rod 1, 2 and
ball.
8. Install:
• Pressure plate “1”9. Install:
• Clutch spring
• Clutch spring bolt
TIP
Tighten the bolts in stages and in a crisscross
pattern.
10.Install:
• Gasket “1”
11.Install:
• Clutch cover “1”
• Clutch cover bolt
TIP
Tighten the bolts in stages and in a crisscross
pattern.
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10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Clutch cover bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
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KICKSTATER
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3. Install:
• Spring guide “1”
TIP
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.
4. Install:
• Kick shaft assembly “1”
TIP
• Before installation, apply molybdenum disul-
fide grease to the contacting surfaces of the
kick shaft ratchet wheel guide “2” and the kick
shaft stopper “a”.
• Apply the engine oil on the kick shaft.
• Slide the kick shaft assembly into the crank-
case and make sure the kick shaft stopper “a”
fits into the kick shaft ratchet wheel guide.5. Install:
• Torsion spring “1”
TIP
Turn the torsion spring clockwise and hook into
the proper hole “a” in the crankcase.
EAS1SM1253INSTALLING THE KICK IDLE GEAR
1. Install:
• Kick idle gear “1”
• Washer “2”
• Circlip “3”
TIP
• Apply the engine oil on the kick idle gear inner
circumference.
• Install the kick idle gear with its depressed
side “a” toward you.
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