2014 YAMAHA YZ250F Owners Manual

AC MAGNETO................................................................................................ 5-58
REMOVING THE AC MAGNETO............................................................. 5-59
CHECKING THE AC MAGNETO ............................................................. 5-59
CHECKING THE WOODRUFF KEY ........................................................ 5-59
INSTALLING THE AC MAGNETO ........................................................... 5-59
CRANKCASE................................................................................................. 5-61
DISASSEMBLING THE CRANKCASE..................................................... 5-64
REMOVING THE CRANKCASE BEARING ............................................. 5-64
CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN, TIMING CHAIN GUIDE,
OIL STRAINER ........................................................................................ 5-66
CHECKING THE CRANKCASE ............................................................... 5-64
INSTALLING THE OIL SEAL................................................................... 5-65
ASSEMBLING THE CRANKCASE........................................................... 5-65
CRANKSHAFT ASSEMBLY AND BALANCER SHAFT............................... 5-66
REMOVING THE CRANKSHAFT ASSEMBLY ........................................ 5-67
CHECKING THE CRANKSHAFT ASSEMBLY......................................... 5-67
INSTALLING THE CRANKSHAFT ASSEMBLY....................................... 5-68
INSTALLING THE BALANCER SHAFT ................................................... 5-68
TRANSMISSION............................................................................................. 5-69
REMOVING THE TRANSMISSION ......................................................... 5-70
CHECKING THE SHIFT FORKS.............................................................. 5-70
CHECKING THE SHIFT DRUM ASSEMBLY ........................................... 5-71
CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION .......................................................... 5-71
INSTALLING THE TRANSMISSION ........................................................ 5-71

ENGINE REMOVAL
5-1
EAS1SM1195
TIP
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 knowl-
edge and skill concerning servicing are requested not to undertake inspection, adjustment, disas-
sembly, or reassembly only by reference to this manual. It may lead to servicing trouble and
mechanical damage.
EAS1SM1196ENGINE REMOVAL
Removing the exhaust pipe
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Side cover (right) Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
Rear shock absorber assembly lower boltRefer to “REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AS-
SEMBLY” on page 4-53.
Connecting arm bolt (frame side)Refer to “REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AS-
SEMBLY” on page 4-53.
1 Silencer clamp 1 Loosen.
2 Silencer 1
3 Exhaust pipe 2 clamp 1 Loosen.
4 Exhaust pipe 2 1
5 Exhaust pipe 1 1
6 Gaskets 3
10
5
9
2 6
1
66
3
84 7 (8)
(6)
30 Nm (3.0 m•kgf, 22 ftIbf)T.R.
30 Nm (3.0 mkgf, 22 ftIbf)T.R.
8 Nm (0.8 mkgf, 5.8 ftIbf)T.R.
10 Nm (1.0 mkgf, 7.2 ftIbf)T.R.
New
New
10 Nm (1.0 mkgf, 7.2 ftIbf)T.R.
12 Nm (1.2 mkgf, 8.7 ftIbf)T.R.12 Nm (1.2 mkgf, 8.7 ftIbf)T.R.
20 Nm (2.0 mkgf, 14 ftIbf)T.R.
New
1st
2nd 20 Nm (2.0 m
kgf, 14 ftlbf) 13 Nm (1.3 m
kg , 9.4 ftlbf)T.R.
LT
LT
LT

ENGINE REMOVAL
5-2
7 Exhaust pipe 1 protector 1
8 Exhaust pipe 2 protector 1
9 Silencer body 1
10 Silencer cap 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
Removing the exhaust pipe
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
10
5
9
2 6
1
66
3
84 7 (8)
(6)
30 Nm (3.0 mkgf, 22 ftIbf)T.R.
30 Nm (3.0 mkgf, 22 ftIbf)T.R.
8 Nm (0.8 mkgf, 5.8 ftIbf)T.R.
10 Nm (1.0 mkgf, 7.2 ftIbf)T.R.
New
New
10 Nm (1.0 mkgf, 7.2 ftIbf)T.R.
12 Nm (1.2 mkgf, 8.7 ftIbf)T.R.12 Nm (1.2 mkgf, 8.7 ftIbf)T.R.
20 Nm (2.0 mkgf, 14 ftIbf)T.R.
New
1st
2nd 20 Nm (2.0 m
kgf, 14 ftlbf) 13 Nm (1.3 m
kg , 9.4 ftlbf)T.R.
LT
LT
LT

ENGINE REMOVAL
5-3
Removing the electronic parts
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Use a suitable stand to raise the front wheel
off the ground.
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.
Air filter case cover
1 Rectifier/regulator 1
2ECU 1
3 Ignition coil 1
4 Condenser 1
5 Neutral switch 1
6 AC magneto lead 1 Disconnect.
7 Crankshaft position sensor coupler 1 Disconnect.
8 Coolant temperature sensor coupler 1 Disconnect.
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
T.R.
T.R.
T.R.T.R.
8 3
7
6
154
2
LT
New
LS

ENGINE REMOVAL
5-4
Removing the engine
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Use a suitable stand to raise the front wheel
off the ground.
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.
Air filter case Refer to “THROTTLE BODY” on page 7-5.
Throttle body Refer to “THROTTLE BODY” on page 7-5.
Clutch cable Refer to “CLUTCH” on page 5-35.
Shift pedal Refer to “SHIFT SHAFT” on page 5-47.
1 Engine guard 1
2 Brake pedal 1
3Spring 1
4 Cylinder head breather hose 1
5 Drive sprocket cover 1
New
New
LS
M
8
8
7
6
13
45
New
1 12
3
2
1110 9
55 Nm (5.5 mkgf, 40 ftIbf)T.R.

ENGINE REMOVAL
5-5
6 Drive chain guide 1
7 Drive sprocket 1
8 Upper engine bracket 2
9 Washer 1 Thickness:2.3 mm (0.09 in)
10 Washer 1 Thickness:1.0 mm (0.04 in)
11 Lower engine bracket 2
12 Pivot shaft 1
13 Engine 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
Removing the engine
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
New
New
LS
M
8
8
7
6
13
45
New
1 12
3
2
1110 9
55 Nm (5.5 mkgf, 40 ftIbf)T.R.

ENGINE REMOVAL
5-6
EAS1SM1197REMOVING THE SILENCER
1. Remove:
• Rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt
“1”
• Connecting arm bolt (frame side) “2”
• Silencer “3”
TIP
Move the rear shock absorber to the left side of
the chassis, and remove the silencer.
EAS1SM1198REMOVING THE EXHAUST PIPE 2
1. Remove:
• Exhaust pipe 2
TIP
Put the Exhaust pipe 2 into the state as shown
by moving this, and then remove it.
EAS1SM1199REMOVING THE DRIVE SPROCKET
1. Straighten the lock washer tab.
2. Remove:
• Nut (drive sprocket) “1”
• Lock washer “2”
TIP
Loosen the nut while applying the rear brake.
3. Remove:
• Drive sprocket “1”
• Drive chain “2”
TIP
Remove the drive sprocket together with the
drive chain.
EAS1SM1200
1 2
3

ENGINE REMOVAL
5-7
REMOVING THE ENGINE
1. Remove:
• Pivot shaft “1”
TIP
If the pivot shaft is pulled all the way out, the
swingarm will come loose. If possible, insert a
shaft of similar diameter into the other side of
the swingarm to support it.
2. Remove:
• Engine “1”
From the right side.
TIP
• Make sure that the couplers, the hoses, and
the cables are disconnected.
• Lift up the engine, and remove this from its
lower part toward the right of the chassis.
EAS1SM1201CHECKING THE SILENCER AND EXHAUST
PIPE
1. Check:
•Gasket “1”
Damage  Replace.
EAS1SM1202CHANGING THE SILENCER FIBER
1. Remove:
•Bolt “1”
• Silencer body “2”
ECA33DD026
NOTICE
Do not hit the silencer stay “a” as it may do
damage to the silencer.
TIP
Remove the inner pipe while holding the silenc-
er in place with a vise etc.
2. Remove:
•Rivet “1”
• Silencer cap “2”
1
1
1
a
1
2
2
1