2015 YAMAHA YZ250F Owners Manual

TIGHTENING TORQUES
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Air filter case cap screw
M5 1 2.5 Nm (0.25 m·kgf, 1.8 ft·lbf)
Starter knob/Idle screw
M12 1 2.1 Nm (0.21 m·kgf, 1.5 ft·lbf)
Throttle cable nut (pull)
M10 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Throttle cable nut (return)
M10 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Clutch cable adjuster and locknut
M6 1 4.3 Nm (0.43 m·kgf, 3.1 ft·lbf)
Clutch cable locknut (engine side)
M8 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Exhaust pipe nut
M8 2 See TIP.
Exhaust pipe protector screw
M6 4 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Exhaust pipe bracket bolt
M8 1 20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Frame and silencer bolt (front) M8 1 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Frame and silencer bolt (rear) M8 1 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Exhaust pipe clamp bolt
M8 2 12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
Silencer body bolt
M5 6 8 Nm (0.8 m·kgf, 5.8 ft·lbf)
Oil nozzle bolt
M5 1 5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
Engine oil drain bolt
M10 1 20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Crankcase bolt
M6 12 12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
Clutch cable holder bolt
M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Crankshaft end accessing screw
M36 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Timing mark accessing screw
M14 1 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Drive chain sprocket cover bolt
M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Crankcase bearing cover plate
screwM6 6 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Crankcase bearing cover plate
screw (crankshaft)M8 4 22 Nm (2.2 m·kgf, 16 ft·lbf)
Oil passage squeeze nozzle
M8 1 3.0 Nm (0.30 m·kgf, 2.2 ft·lbf)
Clutch cover bolt
M6 7 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Left crankcase cover bolt
M6 7 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Right crankcase cover bolt
M6 11 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Oil filter element cover bolt
M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Kick shaft ratchet wheel guide bolt
M6 2 12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
Kick starter lever bolt
M8 1 33 Nm (3.3 m·kgf, 24 ft·lbf)
Kick starter lever boss screw
M6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Primary drive gear nut
M16 1 75 Nm (7.5 m·kgf, 54 ft·lbf)
Clutch spring bolt
M6 5 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Clutch boss nut M16 1 75 Nm (7.5 m·kgf, 54 ft·lbf)Use a
lock
washer. ITEMThread
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Exhaust pipe nut
First temporarily tighten nuts to 13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf). Then retighten them to 20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf,
14 ft·lbf).Drive sprocket nut M18 1 75 Nm (7.5 m·kgf, 54 ft·lbf)Use a
lock
washer.
Segment
M8 1 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Shift guide bolt
M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Stopper lever bolt
M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Shift pedal bolt M6 1 12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
Rotor nut
M12 1 65 Nm (6.5 m·kgf, 47 ft·lbf)
Stator screw
M5 3 8 Nm (0.8 m·kgf, 5.8 ft·lbf)
Crankshaft position sensor bolt
M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
AC magneto lead holder bolt
M5 1 8 Nm (0.8 m·kgf, 5.8 ft·lbf)
Coolant temperature sensor
M10 1 16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Neutral switch bolt
M5 2 3.5 Nm (0.35 m·kgf, 2.5 ft·lbf)
Intake air temperature sensor screw
M5 1 1.5 Nm (0.15 m·kgf, 1.1 ft·lbf)
Rectifier/regulator bolt
M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
ECU bolt
M5 2 3.8 Nm (0.38 m·kgf, 2.8 ft·lbf)
Ignition coil bolt
M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Throttle position sensor screw
M5 2 3.4 Nm (0.34 m·kgf, 2.5 ft·lbf)
Intake air pressure sensor screw
M6 1 5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf) ITEMThread
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Outer tube and upper bracket bolt M8 4 21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
Outer tube and lower bracket bolt M8 4 21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
Upper bracket and steering stem nut M24 1 145 Nm (14.5 m·kgf, 105 ft·lbf)
Upper handlebar holder bolt M8 4 28 Nm (2.8 m·kgf, 20 ft·lbf)
Lower handlebar holder nut M10 2 40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf, 29 ft·lbf)
Engine stop switch screw M3 1 0.5 Nm (0.05 m·kgf, 0.36 ft·lbf)
Lower ring nut M28 1 See TIP.
Outer tube and damper assembly M51 2 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Inner tube and adjuster M22 2 55 Nm (5.5 m·kgf, 40 ft·lbf)
Damper assembly and base valve M42 2 28 Nm (2.8 m·kgf, 20 ft·lbf)
Damper assembly adjuster M12 2 29 Nm (2.9 m·kgf, 21 ft·lbf)
Bleed screw (front fork) and base
valveM5 2 1.3 Nm (0.13 m·kgf, 0.94 ft·lbf)
Front fork protector bolt M6 6 5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
Front fork protector and brake hose
holder boltM6 2 9 Nm (0.9 m·kgf, 6.5 ft·lbf)
Throttle grip cap screw M5 2 3.8 Nm (0.38 m·kgf, 2.8 ft·lbf)
Clutch lever holder bolt M6 2 5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
Clutch lever nut M6 1 4.0 Nm (0.40 m·kgf, 2.9 ft·lbf)
Clutch lever position locknut M5 1
4.8 Nm (0.48 m·kgf, 3.5 ft·lbf)
Front brake master cylinder holder
boltM6 2 9 Nm (0.9 m·kgf, 6.5 ft·lbf)
Front brake master cylinder reser-
voir cap screwM4 2 1.5 Nm (0.15 m·kgf, 1.1 ft·lbf)
Front brake lever pivot bolt M6 1 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Front brake lever pivot nut M6 1 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Front brake lever position locknut M6 1 5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
Front brake hose holder and lower
bracket boltM6 1 9 Nm (0.9 m·kgf, 6.5 ft·lbf)
Front brake hose union bolt M10 2 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Front brake caliper bolt M8 2 28 Nm (2.8 m·kgf, 20 ft·lbf)
Front brake pad pin M10 1 17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Front brake pad pin plug M10 1 2.5 Nm (0.25 m·kgf, 1.8 ft·lbf)
Front brake caliper bleed screw M8 1 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Front wheel axle nut M18 1 115 Nm (11.5 m·kgf, 83 ft·lbf)
Front wheel axle pinch bolt M8 4 21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
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Front brake disc bolt M6 6 12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
Rear brake disc bolt M6 6 14 Nm (1.4 m·kgf, 10 ft·lbf)
Footrest bracket bolt M10 4 55 Nm (5.5 m·kgf, 40 ft·lbf)
Rear brake pedal bolt M8 1 26 Nm (2.6 m·kgf, 19 ft·lbf)
Rear brake pedal position locknut M6 1 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Rear brake master cylinder bolt M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Rear brake master cylinder reservoir
cap boltM4 2 1.5 Nm (0.15 m·kgf, 1.1 ft·lbf)
Rear brake hose union bolt M10 2 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Rear brake caliper bleed screw M8 1 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Rear brake pad pin M10 1 17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Rear brake pad pin plug M10 1 2.5 Nm (0.25 m·kgf, 1.8 ft·lbf)
Rear wheel axle nut M22 1 135 Nm (13.5 m·kgf, 98 ft·lbf)
Drive chain puller adjust bolt and
locknutM8 2 21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
Rear wheel sprocket nut M8 6 42 Nm (4.2 m·kgf, 30 ft·lbf)
Nipple (spoke) — 72 2.5 Nm (0.25 m·kgf, 1.8 ft·lbf)
Rear brake disc cover bolt M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Rear brake caliper protector bolt M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Engine mounting bolt (upper side)M10 2 45 Nm (4.5 m·kgf, 33 ft·lbf)
Engine mounting bolt (front side) M10 1 55 Nm (5.5 m·kgf, 40 ft·lbf)
Engine mounting bolt (lower side) M10 1 53 Nm (5.3 m·kgf, 38 ft·lbf)
Engine bracket bolt (upper side) M8 4 34 Nm (3.4 m·kgf, 25 ft·lbf)
Engine bracket bolt (front side) M8 4 34 Nm (3.4 m·kgf, 25 ft·lbf)
Rear frame and frame bolt M8 4 32 Nm (3.2 m·kgf, 23 ft·lbf)
Engine guard bolt (right side) M6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Pivot shaft and nut M16 1 85 Nm (8.5 m·kgf, 61 ft·lbf)
Rear shock absorber assembly up-
per boltM10 1 56 Nm (5.6 m·kgf, 41 ft·lbf)
Rear shock absorber assembly low-
er boltM10 1 53 Nm (5.3 m·kgf, 38 ft·lbf)
Rear shock absorber locknut M60 1 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Relay arm bolt (swingarm side) M14 1 70 Nm (7.0 m·kgf, 51 ft·lbf)
Connecting arm bolt (relay arm side) M14 1 80 Nm (8.0 m·kgf, 58 ft·lbf)
Connecting arm bolt (frame side) M14 1 80 Nm (8.0 m·kgf, 58 ft·lbf)
Swingarm and brake hose holder
screwM5 4 3.5 Nm (0.35 m·kgf, 2.5 ft·lbf)
Drive chain tensioner bolt (upper
side)M8 1 16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf) ITEMThread
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Lower ring nut
1. First, tighten the lower ring nut approximately 38 Nm (3.8 m·kgf, 27 ft·lbf) by using the steering nut
wrench, then loosen the lower ring nut one turn.
2. Retighten the lower ring nut 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf).Drive chain tensioner bolt (lower
side)M8 1 16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Drive chain support bolt M6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Drive chain support nut M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Drive chain guide bolt M5 3 4.0 Nm (0.40 m·kgf, 2.9 ft·lbf)
Rear frame and left cover bolt M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Fuel tank bolt (front side) M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Fuel tank bolt (rear side) M6 1 9 Nm (0.9 m·kgf, 6.5 ft·lbf)
Fuel tank bracket bolt (front side) M6 4 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Fuel tank bracket bolt (rear side) M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Fuel pump bolt M5 6 4.0 Nm (0.40 m·kgf, 2.9 ft·lbf)
Fuel inlet pipe screw M5 2 3.4 Nm (0.34 m·kgf, 2.5 ft·lbf)
Fuel tank cap cover bolt M6 2 4.0 Nm (0.40 m·kgf, 2.9 ft·lbf)
Seat set bracket and fuel tank screw M6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Seat bolt M8 2 22 Nm (2.2 m·kgf, 16 ft·lbf)
Left side cover bolt M6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Right side cover bolt M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Frame and air scoop bolt M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Fuel tank and air scoop bolt M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Radiator guard and air scoop bolt M6 4 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Front fender bolt M6 4 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Rear fender bolt (front side) M6 4 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Rear fender bolt (rear side) M6 2 16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Mud flap screw — 2 1.3 Nm (0.13 m·kgf, 0.94 ft·lbf)
Number plate bolt M6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)ITEMThread
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LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT TYPES
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Lubrication point Lubricant types
Oil seal lips
Bearing
O-ring
Cylinder head bolt threads, seats, washers
Valve stems
Valve stem ends
Valve lifter outer surface
Camshaft lobe and journal
Valve lifter top surface
Crankshaft journal
Crankshaft big end thrust surfaces
Piston outer surface
Piston pin outer surface
Balancer shaft journal (left)
Decompression system moving parts
Water pump impeller shaft
Oil pump rotors (inner and outer)
Oil passage gasket
Oil pump shaft
Kick gear and ratchet wheel
Kick shaft
Kick idle gear inner surface
Ratchet wheel and ratchet wheel guide contacting portion
Primary drive gear nut threads and contacting surface
Primary driven gear inner surface and end surface
Clutch push rod washer
Clutch push rod 1 outer surface
Clutch push rod 1 thrust surface
Clutch push rod 2 outer surface
Push lever shaft outer surface
Transmission gear inner surface (wheel and pinion) and collar
Transmission gears (shift fork groove)
Shift cam grooves
Shift fork and shift fork guide outer surface
Shift shaft
Shift lever assembly moving parts
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Cylinder head cover gasketThree bond
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Crankcase mating surfaceThree bond
No.1215®
Stator assembly lead grommetThree bond
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LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT TYPES
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Upper bearings (steering head)
Upper bearings and bearing race cover (steering head)
Lower bearings and oil seal lip (steering head)
Steering stem threads and nut contacting surface
Pivot shaft bearing
Swingarm pivot portion (collar side surface and thrust bearing)
Swingarm pivot portion (collar outer surface)
Swingarm pivot portion (oil seal lip)
Pivot shaft outer surface
Relay arm bearing and oil seal lip
Relay arm thrust washer surface (both sides)
Relay arm collar outer surface and bolt outer surface
Relay arm bolt threads (swingarm side)
Connecting arm bearing and oil seal lip
Connecting arm collar outer surface and bolt outer surface
Rear shock absorber assembly collar outer surface and dust seal lip (upper
side)
Rear shock absorber assembly bearing and dust seal lip (lower side)
Brake pedal pivot portion (O-ring and bolt outer surface)
Front wheel oil seal lip
Front wheel axle outer surface
Rear wheel oil seal lip
Rear wheel axle outer surface
Push rod contacting portion (front brake master cylinder)
Front brake lever bolt outer surface
Clutch lever sliding surface and bolt outer surface
Clutch lever position adjuster end
Clutch lever adjuster rubber lip
Clutch cable end (clutch lever side)
Tube guide (throttle grip) inner surface and throttle cable end
Front brake caliper piston
Front brake caliper piston seal
Front brake caliper dust seal
Front brake caliper piston outer surface
Front brake caliper pin bolt and boot
Front brake master cylinder push rod end
Front brake master cylinder kit
Rear brake caliper piston
Rear brake caliper piston seal
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