2015 YAMAHA WR 250F Owners Manual

CYLINDER HEAD
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EAS2GB2246
CYLINDER HEAD
Removing the cylinder head
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Seat Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-1.
Side cover (left/right) Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-1.
Air scoop (left / right) Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-1.
Fuel tank Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 8-1.
Exhaust pipe and silencer Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 6-1.
Radiator hose Disconnect.
Coolant temperature sensor coupler Disconnect.
Throttle body Refer to “THROTTLE BODY” on page 8-7.
Camshaft Refer to “CAMSHAFT” on page 6-11.
Upper engine bracket Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 6-1.
1 Nut (cylinder head) 2
2 Bolt (cylinder head) 4
3 Cylinder head 1
4 Cylinder head gasket 1
5 Timing chain guide (intake side) 1
6 Oil check bolt 1
6
10 Nm (1.0 m kgf, 7.2 ft Ibf)T.R.
33 Nm (3.3 m kgf, 24 ft Ibf)T.R.
10 Nm (1.0 m kgf, 7.2 ft Ibf)T.R.

CYLINDER HEAD
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For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
Removing the cylinder head
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
6
10 Nm (1.0 m kgf, 7.2 ft Ibf)T.R.
33 Nm (3.3 m kgf, 24 ft Ibf)T.R.
10 Nm (1.0 m kgf, 7.2 ft Ibf)T.R.

CYLINDER HEAD
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EAS2GB2247REMOVING THE CYLINDER HEAD
1. Remove:
• Intake camshaft
• Exhaust camshaft
Refer to “REMOVING THE CAMSHAFT” on
page 6-13.
2. Remove:
• Cylinder head nuts
• Cylinder head bolts
TIP
• Loosen the bolts in the proper sequence as
shown.
• Loosen each bolt 1/2 of a turn at a time. After
fully loosening all the bolts, remove them.
EAS2GB2248CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN GUIDE (IN-
TAKE SIDE)
1. Check:
• Timing chain guide (intake side)
Damage/wear  Replace.
EAS2GB2249CHECKING THE CYLINDER HEAD
1. Eliminate:
• Combustion chamber carbon deposits
TIP
Use a rounded scraper, not a sharp instrument,
in order not to damage or scratch the spark
plug bore threads.2. Check:
• Cylinder head
Damage/scratches  Replace.
TIP
When replacing the cylinder head, replace also
the valve.
Refer to “CHECKING THE VALVE SEATS” on
page 6-26.
• Cylinder head coolant passages
Mineral deposits/rust  Eliminate.
3. Measure:
• Cylinder head warpage
Out of specification  Resurface the cylin-
der head.
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a. Place a straightedge and a thickness gauge
across the cylinder head.
b. Measure the warpage.
c. If the limit is exceeded, resurface the cylin-
der head as follows.
d. Place a 400–600 grit wet sandpaper on a
surface plate, and resurface the cylinder
head using a figure-eight sanding pattern.
TIP
To ensure an even surface, turn the cylinder
head several times.
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61
2
35
4 x2 x4FWD
Warpage limit
0.05 mm (0.0020 in)

CYLINDER HEAD
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EAS2GB2250INSTALLING THE CYLINDER HEAD
1. Install:
• Timing chain guide (intake side) “1”
• Dowel pin “2”
• Cylinder head gasket “3”
• Cylinder head “4”
TIP
• Install the cylinder head gasket with its char-
acter stamp “a” rearward of the vehicle as
shown.
• While pulling up the timing chain, install the
timing chain guide (intake side) and the cylin-
der head.
2. Install:
• Washer “1”
• Cylinder head bolt “2”
• Cylinder head nut “3”
TIP
Apply molybdenum disulfide grease to the
threads and contact surfaces of the bolts and to
both contact surfaces of the washers.
3. Tighten:
• Cylinder head bolt “1” – “4”
• Cylinder head nut “5”, “6”
TIP
Tighten the bolts and nuts to the specified
torque in two or three steps in the proper tight-
ening sequence as shown.
Cylinder head bolt “1” – “4”
33 Nm (3.3 m·kgf, 24 ft·lbf)
Cylinder head nut “5”, “6”
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
New
12
24
3
a
1
3 22
T R..
15
6
42
3 FWD
x2 x4

VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
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EAS2GB2251
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
Removing the valves and valve springs
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Cylinder headRefer to “CYLINDER HEAD” on page 6-18.
1 Valve lifter 4
2 Adjusting pad 4
3 Valve cotter 8
4 Valve spring retainer 4
5 Valve spring 4
6 Valve stem seal 4
7 Valve spring seat 4
8 Intake valve 2
9 Exhaust valve 2
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.

VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
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EAS2GB2252REMOVING THE VALVES
TIP
Before removing the internal parts of the cylin-
der head (e.g., valves, valve springs, valve
seats), make sure that the valves are properly
sealed.
1. Remove:
• Valve lifter “1”
• Adjusting pad “2”
TIP
• Place a cloth in the timing chain space to pre-
vent adjusting pads from falling into the crank-
case.
• Make a note of the positions of valve lifters
and adjusting pads so that they can be rein-
stalled in their original places.
2. Check:
• Valve sealing
Leakage at the valve seat  Check the
valve face, the valve seat, and the valve seat
width.
Refer to “CHECKING THE VALVE SEATS”
on page 6-26.
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a. Pour a clean solvent “a” into the intake and
exhaust ports.
b. Check that the valves are properly sealed.
TIP
Check that there are no kerosene leaks from
the valve seat “1”.
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3. Remove:
• Valve cotter “1”
TIP
Remove the valve cotters by compressing the
valve spring with the valve spring compressor
“2” and the valve spring compressor adapter
“3”. Valve lapper
90890-04101
Valve lapping tool
YM-A8998
1
2
Valve spring compressor
90890-04019
Valve spring compressor
YM-04019
Valve spring compressor attach-
ment
90890-04108
Valve spring compressor adapter
22 mm
YM-04108
a1
a

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4. Remove:
• Valve spring retainer “1”
• Valve spring “2”
•Valve “3”
• Valve stem seat “4”
• Valve spring seat “5”
TIP
Identify the position of each part very carefully
so that it can be reinstalled in its original place.
EAS2GB2253CHECKING THE VALVES AND VALVE
GUIDES
1. Measure:
• Valve-stem-to-valve-guide clearance
Out of specification  Replace the valve
guide.2. Replace:
• Valve guide
TIP
To ease valve guide removal and installation,
and to maintain the correct fit, heat the cylinder
head to 100 °C (212 °F) in an oven.
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a. Remove the valve guide with the valve guide
remover “1”.
b. Install the new valve guide with the valve
guide installer “2” and the valve guide re-
mover “1”. Valve-stem-to-valve-guide clearance =
Valve guide inside diameter “a” -
Valve stem diameter “b”
Valve-stem-to-valve-guide clear-
ance (intake)
0.010–0.037 mm (0.0004–0.0015
in)
Limit
0.080 mm (0.0032 in)
Valve-stem-to-valve-guide clear-
ance (exhaust)
0.025–0.052 mm (0.0010–0.0020
in)
Limit
0.100 mm (0.0039 in)
1
2
4
5
3
Valve guide installation height “a”
Intake
10.8–11.2 mm (0.43–0.44 in)
Exhaust
11.2–11.6 mm (0.44–0.46 in)
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c. After installing the valve guide, expand the
hole in the valve guide with the valve guide
reamer “3” to obtain the proper valve-stem-
to-valve-guide clearance.
TIP
After replacing the valve guide, reface the valve
seat.
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3. Eliminate:
• Carbon deposits
(from the valve face and valve seat)4. Check:
• Valve face
Pitting/wear  Grind the valve face.
• Valve stem end
Mushroom shape or diameter larger than
the body of the valve stem  Replace the
valve.
5. Measure:
• Valve margin thickness D “a”
Out of specification  Replace the valve.
6. Measure:
• Valve stem runout
Out of specification  Replace the valve.
TIP
• When installing a new valve, always replace
the valve guide.
• If the valve is removed or replaced, always re-
place the valve stem seal. Intake
Valve guide remover (ø5)
90890-04097
Valve guide remover (5.0 mm)
YM-04097
Valve guide installer (ø5)
90890-04098
Valve guide installer (5.0 mm)
YM-04098
Valve guide reamer (ø5)
90890-04099
Valve guide reamer (5.0 mm)
YM-04099
Exhaust
Valve guide remover (ø4.5)
90890-04116
Valve guide remover (4.5 mm)
YM-04116
Valve guide installer (ø4.5)
90890-04117
Valve guide installer (4.5 mm)
YM-04117
Valve guide reamer (ø4.5)
90890-04118
Valve guide reamer (4.5 mm)
YM-04118
Valve margin thickness D (intake)
1.20 mm (0.0472 in)
Valve margin thickness D (ex-
haust)
0.85 mm (0.0335 in)
Valve stem runout
0.010 mm (0.0004 in)