2016 YAMAHA YZ250F engine oil

OIL PUMP AND BALANCER GEAR
5-55
3. Check:
• Oil pump operation
Rough movement  Repeat steps (1) and
(2) or replace the defective part(s).
EAS1SM9268ASSEMBLING THE OIL PUMP
1. Install:
• Oil pump drive shaft “1”
• Inner rotor “2”
• Dowel pin “3”
TIP
• Apply the engine oil on the oil pump drive
shaft and inner rotor.• Fit the dowel pin into the groove in the inner
rotor.
2. Install:
• Outer rotor “1”
TIP
Apply the engine oil on the outer rotor.
3. Install:
• Oil pump cover “1”
• Oil pump cover screw “2”
EAS1SM9269INSTALLING THE OIL PUMP AND BALANC-
ER GEAR
1. Install:
• Oil pump assembly “1”
• Oil pump assembly bolt “2” Inner-rotor-to-outer-rotor-tip
clearance
Less than
0.150 mm (0.0059 in)
Limit
0.20 mm (0.0079 in)
Outer-rotor-to-oil-pump-housing
clearance
0.13–0.18 mm (0.0051–0.0071 in)
Limit
0.24 mm (0.0094 in)
Oil-pump-housing-to-inner-and-
outer-rotor clearance
0.06–0.11 mm (0.0024–0.0043 in)
Limit
0.17 mm (0.0067 in)
1. Inner rotor
2. Outer rotor
3. Oil pump housing
b
a 1
2
3
c
Oil pump cover screw
2.0 Nm (0.20 m·kgf, 1.4 ft·lbf)
Oil pump assembly bolt
5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
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OIL PUMP AND BALANCER GEAR
5-57
TIP
• Apply engine oil to the contact surface and
threaded portion of the primary drive gear nut.
• Place an aluminum plate “a” between the
teeth of the balancer drive gear “9” and bal-
ancer weight gear “10”.
• Install the conical washer with its convex sur-
face “b” outward.
• Align the balancer flat portion “c” with the flat
portion “d”.
• Apply the engine oil to the contact surface and
threaded portion of the balancer nut.
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b
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d
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AC MAGNETO
5-58
EAS1SM9270
AC MAGNETO
Removing the AC magneto
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Engine oilDrain.
Refer to “CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL” on
page 3-15.
Seat Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
Air scoop (left) Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
1 AC magneto coupler 1 Disconnect.
2 Crankshaft position sensor coupler 1 Disconnect.
3 Shift pedal 1
4 Left crankcase cover 1
5 Gaskets 1
6 Dowel pin 2
7Holder 1
8 Stator assembly 1
9 Rotor 1
10 Woodruff key 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
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4 7 5 8 3
96
8 Nm (0.8 mkgf, 5.8 ftIbf)T.R.
8 Nm (0.8 mkgf, 5.8 ftIbf)T.R.
10 Nm (1.0 mkgf, 7.2 ftIbf)T.R.
10 Nm (1.0 mkgf, 7.2 ftIbf)T.R.
65 Nm (6.5 mkgf, 47 ftIbf)T.R.
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12 Nm (1.2 mkgf, 8.7 ftIbf)T.R.

CRANKCASE
5-61
EAS1SM9275
CRANKCASE
Separating the crankcase
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Engine Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
PistonRefer to “CYLINDER AND PISTON” on page
5-30.
BalancerRefer to “OIL PUMP AND BALANCER
GEAR” on page 5-52.
Kick shaft assembly Refer to “KICKSTATER” on page 5-44.
Segment Refer to “SHIFT SHAFT” on page 5-47.
Stator Refer to “AC MAGNETO” on page 5-58.
1 Timing chain guide (exhaust side) 1
2 Timing chain guide stopper plate 1
3 Timing chain 1
4 Bolt [L = 45 mm (1.77 in)] 7
5 Bolt [L = 60 mm (2.36 in)] 2
6 Bolt [L = 75 mm (2.95 in)] 3
7 Right crankcase 1
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
.
12 Nm (1.2 mkgf, 8.7 ftIbf)T.R
.
3
1 5
2
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4
4
446
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9
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CRANKCASE
5-64
EAS1SM9276DISASSEMBLING THE CRANKCASE
1. Separate:
• Right crankcase
• Left crankcase
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a. Remove the crankcase bolts.
TIP
Loosen each bolt 1/4 of a turn at a time and af-
ter all the bolts are loosened, remove them.
b. Remove the right crankcase “1”.
TIP
• Place the crankcase with its left side down-
ward and split it by inserting a screwdriver tip
into the splitting slit “a” in the crankcase.
• Lift the right crankcase horizontally while light-
ly patting the crankcase splitting slit and the
engine mounting boss using a soft hammer,
and leave the crankshaft and the transmission
with the left crankcase.
ECA
NOTICE
Use soft hammer to tap on the case half.
Tap only on reinforced portions of case. Do
not tap on gasket mating surface. Work
slowly and carefully. Make sure the case
halves separate evenly. If the cases do not
separate, check for a remaining case bolt or
fitting. Do not force.c. Remove the dowel pins and O-ring.
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1. Remove:
• Bearing “1”
TIP
• Remove the bearing from the crankcase by
pressing its inner race.
• Do not use the removed bearing.
EAS1SM9278CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN, TIMING
CHAIN GUIDE, OIL STRAINER
1. Check:
• Timing chain
Stiffness  Replace the camshaft sprocket,
timing chain and crankshaft sprocket as a
set.
2. Check:
• Timing chain guide
Damage/wear  Replace
EAS1SM9279CHECKING THE CRANKCASE
1. Wash:
• Crankcase
TIP
• Wash the crankcase in a mild solvent.
• Remove any remaining gasket from the
crankcase mating surface.
2. Check:
• Crankcase
Crack/damage  Replace.
• Oil delivery passages
Obstruction  Blow out with compressed
air.
1
a

TRANSMISSION
5-72
2. Install:
• 2nd wheel gear (28T) “1”
• 4th wheel gear (22T) “2”
• 3rd wheel gear (26T) “3”
• 5th wheel gear (25T) “4”
• Collar “5”
• 1st wheel gear (30T) “6”
• O-rings “7”
(to the drive axle “8”)
TIP
• Before installation, apply molybdenum disul-
fide oil to the inner and end surface of the idler
gear and to the inner surface of the sliding
gear, then install.
• Apply the lithium-soap-based grease on the
O-ring.
3. Install:
• Washer “1”
• Circlip “2”
TIP
• Be sure the circlip sharp-edged corner “a” is
positioned opposite side to the washer and
gear “b”.
• Install the circlip with its ends “c” settled even-
ly on the spline crests.4. Install:
• Collar “1”
TIP
• Apply the lithium soap base grease on the oil
seal lip.
• When installing the collar into the crankcase,
pay careful attention to the crankcase oil seal
lip.
5. Install:
• Main axle “1”
• Drive axle “2”
TIP
• Install to the left crankcase simultaneously.
• Apply engine oil to the main axle and the drive
axle bearing.
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TRANSMISSION
5-73
6. Install:
• Shift fork 1 (L) “1”
• Shift fork 2 (C) “2”
• Shift fork 3 (R) “3”
• Shift cam “4”
(to the main axle and the drive axle)
TIP
• Apply engine oil to the shift fork grooves.
• Apply engine oil to the shift cam groove and
the bearing contact surface.
• Mesh the shift fork 1 (L) with the 4th wheel
gear “5” and 3 (R) with the 5th wheel gear “7”
on the drive axle.
• Mesh the shift fork 2 (C) with the 3rd pinion
gear “6” on the main axle.7. Install:
• Long shift fork guide bar “1”
• Short shift fork guide bar “2”
• Spring “3”
TIP
• Screw the spring into the shift fork guide bar
lightly beforehand.
• Apply the engine oil on the shift fork guide
bars.
8. Check:
• Operation of shift cam and shift fork
• Transmission operation
Unsmooth operation  Repair.
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WATER PUMP
6-4
EAS1SM9297
WATER PUMP
Removing the water pump
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
CoolantDrain.
Refer to “CHANGING THE COOLANT” on
page 3-8.
Engine oilDrain.
Refer to “CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL” on
page 3-15.
Right crankcase cover Refer to “CLUTCH” on page 5-35.
1 Water pump housing 1
2 Dowel pin 2
3Gasket 1
4Washer 2
5Collar 1
6Gear 1
7Pin 1
8 Impeller shaft assembly 1
9 Oil seal 1
9
8
2
2
3
1
10
6
7
5
4
4
10 Nm (1.0 mkgf, 7.2 ftIbf)T.R.
10 Nm (1.0 mkgf, 7.2 ftIbf)T.R.
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