2015 YAMAHA WR 250R wheel torque

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-28
1
2
3
4
56
7
8
9
10
11
12 ward.
NOTICE: Improper drive
chain slack will overload the en-
gine as well as other vital parts
of the motorcycle and can lead
to chain slippage or breakage.
To prevent this from occurring,
keep the drive chain slack with-
in the specified limits.
[ECA10572]
TIPUsing the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both drive chain pullers are in the sameposition for proper wheel alignment. 3. Tighten the axle nut, then the lock-
nuts to their specified torques.
4. Make sure that the drive chain pull- ers are in the same position, the
drive chain slack is correct, and
the drive chain moves smoothly.
EAU23026
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chainThe drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.NOTICE
ECA10584
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle, ridingin the rain or riding in wet areas.
1. Clean the drive chain with kero- sene and a small soft brush.
NOTICE: To prevent damaging
the O-rings, do not clean the
drive chain with steam cleaners,
high-pressure washers or inap-
propriate solvents.
[ECA11122]
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant. NOTICE: Do not use
engine oil or any other lubri-
cants for the drive chain, as they
1. Axle nut
2. Locknut
3. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
4. Alignment marks
5. Drive chain puller15
32
4
(b)
(a)
Tightening torques:
Axle nut:125 Nm (12.5 m·kgf, 90 ft·lbf)
Locknut: 16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
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1
2
3
4
567
8
9
10
11
12
EAU24361
Front wheel
EAU56321
To remove the front wheel
WARNING
EWA10822
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of itfalling over. 1. Remove the rubber cap, and then loosen the front wheel axle pinch
bolts and the axle nut. 2. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure in the
previous section “Supporting the
motorcycle”.
3. Remove the axle nut.
4. Pull the wheel axle out.
5. Remove the spacers and the wheel. NOTICE: Do not apply the
brake after the wheel and brake
disc have been removed, other-
wise the brake pads will be
forced shut.
[ECA11073]
To install the front wheel 1. Install the spacers into both sides of the wheel hub. NOTICE: When installing the spacers, be sure
to install them on the correct
side.
[ECA17701]
2. Lift the wheel up between the fork
legs.TIPMake sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before install-
ing the brake caliper onto the brakedisc.
3. Insert the wheel axle from the right-hand side.
4. Install the axle nut.
5. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground, and then put the
sidestand down.
6. Tighten the axle nut to the speci- fied torque.
7. Tighten the front wheel axle pinch bolts to the specified torque, and
then install the rubber cap.
1. Front wheel axle pinch bolt
2. Axle nut
3. Rubber cap
23
1
1. Front wheel axle pinch bolt
2. Wheel axle
1
2
Tightening torque: Axle nut:63 Nm (6.3 m·kgf, 46 ft·lbf)
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6-40
1
2
3
4
56
7
8
9
10
11
12 8. Push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.
EAU25081
Rear wheel
EAU56691
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
EWA10822
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of itfalling over.
1. Loosen the axle nut.
2. Lift the rear wheel off the ground according to the procedure on
page 6-38. 3. Remove the axle nut and washer.
4. Loosen the locknut on each side of
the swingarm.
5. Turn the drive chain slack adjust- ing bolts fully in direction (a).
6. Push the wheel forward, and then remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
TIPThe drive chain does not need to be
disassembled in order to remove andinstall the rear wheel.
7. While supporting the brake caliper, pull the wheel axle out.
Tightening torque:Front wheel axle pinch bolt:23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
1. Axle nut
2. Washer1
2
1. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
2. Locknut
3. Brake caliper
12
3
(a)
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567
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10
11
12
8. Remove the drive chain pullers,
spacers and the wheel. NOTICE:
Do not apply the brake after the
wheel and brake disc have been
removed, otherwise the brake
pads will be forced shut.
[ECA11073]
To install the rear wheel 1. Install the spacers into both sides of the wheel hub. NOTICE: When
installing the spacers, be sure
to install them on the correct
side.
[ECA17701]
2. Install the wheel, drive chain pull- ers and the brake caliper bracket
by inserting the wheel axle from
the left-hand side.
TIP
Make sure that the retainer on the
brake caliper bracket is inserted
into the slot in the swingarm.

Make sure that there is enough
space between the brake pads be-fore installing the wheel.
3. Install the drive chain onto the rear sprocket.
4. Install the washer and the axle nut.
5. Lower the rear wheel so that it is on the ground, and then put the
sidestand down.
6. Adjust the drive chain slack. (See page 6-27.) 7. Tighten the axle nut, and then the
locknuts to their specified torques.
1. Wheel axle
1
1. Brake caliper bracket
2. Retainer
3. Slot
1
2
3
Tightening torques:Axle nut:125 Nm (12.5 m·kgf, 90 ft·lbf)
Locknut: 16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
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