YAMAHA YZ250F TIGHTENING TORQUES CHARTS

 

GENERAL TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

This chart specifies tightening torques for standard fasteners with a standard ISO thread pitch. Tightening torque specifications for special components or assemblies are provided for each chapter of this manual. To avoid warpage, tighten multi-fastener assemblies in a crisscross pattern and progressive stages until the specified tightening torque is reached. Unless otherwise specified, tightening torque specifications require clean, dry threads. Components should be at room temperature.

A.

Distance between flats

B.

Outside thread diameter

A (nut)

B (bolt)

General tightening torques

N·m

kgf·m

lb·ft

10 mm

6 mm

6

0.6

4.4

12 mm

8 mm

15

1.5

11

14 mm

10 mm

30

3.0

22

17 mm

12 mm

55

5.5

41

19 mm

14 mm

85

8.5

63

22 mm

16 mm

130

13.0

96

ENGINE TIGHTENING TORQUES

△- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race.

Item

Thread size

Q’ty

Tightening torques

Remarks

Camshaft cap bolt

M6

8

10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)

Spark plug

M10

1

13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 9.6 lb·ft)

 

Oil passage plug (cylinder head)

M6

1

10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)

 

Cylinder head bolt

M9

4

See TIP.

Cylinder head nut

M6

2

10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)

 

Cylinder head cover bolt

M6

2

10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)

 

Cylinder head stud bolt (exhaust pipe)

M6

2

7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)

 

Stud bolt (Cylinder head cover)

M6

1

10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)

Cylinder bolt

M6

1

10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)

 

Oil pressure check bolt

M6

1

10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)

 

Balancer weight plate screw

M6

2

10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)

Balancer weight gear nut

M14

1

50 N·m (5.0 kgf·m, 37 lb·ft)

 

Balancer nut

M10

1

38 N·m (3.8 kgf·m, 28 lb·ft)

Timing chain guide stopper plate (exhaust side)

M6

1

10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)

Timing chain tensioner cap bolt

M6

1

6 N·m (0.6 kgf·m, 4.4 lb·ft)

 

Timing chain tensioner bolt

M6

2

10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)

 

Coolant drain bolt

M6

1

10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)

 

Radiator hose clamp screw

M6

8

1.5 N·m (0.15 kgf·m, 1.1 lb·ft)

 

Radiator bolt

M6

4

10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)

 

Radiator pipe joint bolt

M6

1

10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)

 

Water pump housing cover bolt

M6

4

10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)

 

Water pump impeller

M8

1

14 N·m (1.4 kgf·m, 10 lb·ft)

 

Oil pump assembly bolt

M5

2

5 N·m (0.5 kgf·m, 3.7 lb·ft)

Oil pump cover bolt

M4

1

6 N·m (0.6 kgf·m, 4.4 lb·ft)

Oil strainer bolt

M6

1

10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)

 

Throttle cable cover bolt

M5

1

3.5 N·m (0.35 kgf·m, 2.6 lb·ft)

 

Throttle body joint bolt

M6

2

10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)

 

Throttle body joint clamp screw

M5

1

3.0 N·m (0.30 kgf·m, 2.2 lb·ft)

 

Air filter case joint clamp screw

M5

1

3.0 N·m (0.30 kgf·m, 2.2 lb·ft)

 

Air filter case bolt

M6

3

7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)

 

Clutch cable locknut (clutch cable adjuster)

M6

1

4.3 N·m (0.43 kgf·m, 3.2 lb·ft)

 

Clutch cable locknut (engine side)

M8

1

7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)

 

Exhaust pipe nut

M6

2

10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)

 

Exhaust pipe protector screw

M6

2

10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)

Exhaust pipe bracket bolt

M8

1

20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 lb·ft)

 

Silencer bolt (front)

M8

1

30 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 22 lb·ft)

 

Silencer bolt (rear)

M8

1

30 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 22 lb·ft)

 

Exhaust pipe clamp bolt

M8

2

12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 8.9 lb·ft)

 

Silencer body bolt

M5

6

8 N·m (0.8 kgf·m, 5.9 lb·ft)

Oil nozzle bolt

M5

1

5 N·m (0.5 kgf·m, 3.7 lb·ft)

Engine oil drain bolt

M10

1

20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 lb·ft)

 

Crankcase bolt

M6

13

12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 8.9 lb·ft)

 

Clutch cable holder bolt

M6

2

10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)

Crankshaft end accessing screw

M36

1

10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)

Timing mark accessing screw

M14

1

6 N·m (0.6 kgf·m, 4.4 lb·ft)

Drive sprocket cover bolt

M6

2

7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)

 

Crankcase bearing cover plate screw

M8

4

22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lb·ft)

Bearing plate cover bolt (left side of the drive axle)

M6

2

12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 8.9 lb·ft)

Plate bolt

M6

4

12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 8.9 lb·ft)

Clutch cover bolt

M6

6

10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)

 

Crankcase cover bolt (left)

M6

7

10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)

 

Crankcase cover bolt (right)

M6

9

10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)

 

Oil filter element cover bolt

M6

2

10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)

 

Starter clutch screw

M6

8

12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 8.9 lb·ft)

Primary drive gear nut

M16

1

105 N·m (10.5 kgf·m, 77 lb·ft)

Clutch spring bolt

M6

6

10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)

 

Clutch boss nut

M20

1

95 N·m (9.5 kgf·m, 70 lb·ft)

Stake.

Drive sprocket nut

M18

1

75 N·m (7.5 kgf·m, 55 lb·ft)

Use a lock washer.

Segment bolt

M8

1

30 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 22 lb·ft)

 

Shift guide bolt

M6

2

10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)

Stopper lever bolt

M6

1

10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)

Shift pedal bolt

M6

1

12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 8.9 lb·ft)

Generator rotor nut

M12

1

65 N·m (6.5 kgf·m, 48 lb·ft)

 

Stator coil screw

M5

3

10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)

Crankshaft position sensor bolt

M6

2

10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)

Stator coil assembly lead holder bolt

M5

1

8 N·m (0.8 kgf·m, 5.9 lb·ft)

Coolant temperature sensor

M10

1

14 N·m (1.4 kgf·m, 10 lb·ft)

 

Gear position switch bolt

M5

2

3.5 N·m (0.35 kgf·m, 2.6 lb·ft)

Rectifier/regulator bolt

M6

2

7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)

 

ECU bolt

M5

2

3.8 N·m (0.38 kgf·m, 2.8 lb·ft)

 

Ignition coil bolt

M6

2

7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)

 

Starter motor bolt

M6

2

10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)

 

Nut (holder)

M6

1

8 N·m (0.8 kgf·m, 5.9 lb·ft)

 

Throttle position sensor screw

M5

1

3.5 N·m (0.35 kgf·m, 2.6 lb·ft)

 

Intake air pressure sensor screw

M6

1

3.5 N·m (0.35 kgf·m, 2.6 lb·ft)

 

Cylinder head bolt

Tighten all the cylinder head tightening bolts evenly in the tightening order to 30 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 22 lb·ft). Remove the one bolt according to the tightening order. When doing so, do not remove the other bolts. Retighten the bolt to 15 N·m (1.5 kgf·m, 11 lb·ft), and then tighten it further to reach the specified angle (60°). Remove the remaining bolts one by one in the same manner and retighten them. Finally, tighten all the bolts to reach the specified angle (60°). Total tightening angle: 60° + 60° = 120° (The first and second time, be sure to apply molybdenum disulfide oil to the bolt threads and seats as well as to both sides of the lock washers.)

CHASSIS TIGHTENING TORQUES

△- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race.

Item

Thread size

Q’ty

Tightening torques

Remarks

Upper bracket pinch bolt

M8

4

21 N·m (2.1 kgf·m, 15 lb·ft)

Lower bracket pinch bolt

M8

4

21 N·m (2.1 kgf·m, 15 lb·ft)

Steering stem nut

M24

1

145 N·m (14.5 kgf·m, 107 lb·ft)

Upper handlebar holder bolt

M8

4

28 N·m (2.8 kgf·m, 21 lb·ft)

Lower handlebar holder nut

M10

2

40 N·m (4.0 kgf·m, 30 lb·ft)

Engine stop switch screw

M3

1

0.5 N·m (0.05 kgf·m, 0.37 lb·ft)

 

Start switch

M3

1

0.5 N·m (0.05 kgf·m, 0.37 lb·ft)

 

Mode switch

M3

1

1.3 N·m (0.13 kgf·m, 0.95 lb·ft)

 

Lower ring nut

M28

1

See TIP.

Damper assembly (front fork)

M51

2

30 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 22 lb·ft)

 

Inner tube and adjuster

M22

2

55 N·m (5.5 kgf·m, 41 lb·ft)

Base valve (front fork)

M42

2

28 N·m (2.8 kgf·m, 21 lb·ft)

 

Adjuster (damper assembly)

M12

2

29 N·m (2.9 kgf·m, 21 lb·ft)

 

Bleed screw (front fork)

M5

2

1.3 N·m (0.13 kgf·m, 0.95 lb·ft)

 

Front fork protector bolt

M6

6

5 N·m (0.5 kgf·m, 3.7 lb·ft)

Brake hose holder bolt

M6

2

9 N·m (0.9 kgf·m, 6.6 lb·ft)

Throttle grip cap screw

M5

2

3.8 N·m (0.38 kgf·m, 2.8 lb·ft)

 

Clutch lever holder bolt

M6

2

5 N·m (0.5 kgf·m, 3.7 lb·ft)

 

Clutch lever nut

M6

1

4.0 N·m (0.40 kgf·m, 3.0 lb·ft)

 

Clutch lever position locknut

M5

1

4.8 N·m (0.48 kgf·m, 3.5 lb·ft)

 

Front brake master cylinder holder bolt

M6

2

9 N·m (0.9 kgf·m, 6.6 lb·ft)

Front brake master cylinder reservoir cap screw

M4

2

1.5 N·m (0.15 kgf·m, 1.1 lb·ft)

 

Front brake lever pivot bolt

M6

1

6 N·m (0.6 kgf·m, 4.4 lb·ft)

 

Front brake lever pivot nut

M6

1

6 N·m (0.6 kgf·m, 4.4 lb·ft)

 

Locknut (front brake lever position)

M6

1

5 N·m (0.5 kgf·m, 3.7 lb·ft)

 

Front brake hose holder bolt

M6

1

9 N·m (0.9 kgf·m, 6.6 lb·ft)

Front brake hose union bolt

M10

2

30 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 22 lb·ft)

Front brake caliper bolt

M8

2

28 N·m (2.8 kgf·m, 21 lb·ft)

Front brake pad pin

M10

1

17 N·m (1.7 kgf·m, 13 lb·ft)

 

Front brake pad pin plug

M10

1

2.5 N·m (0.25 kgf·m, 1.8 lb·ft)

 

Front brake caliper bleed screw

M8

1

6 N·m (0.6 kgf·m, 4.4 lb·ft)

Front wheel axle nut

M18

1

115 N·m (11.5 kgf·m, 85 lb·ft)

Front wheel axle pinch bolt

M8

4

21 N·m (2.1 kgf·m, 15 lb·ft)

Front brake disc bolt

M6

6

12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 8.9 lb·ft)

△/

Rear brake disc bolt

M6

6

12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 8.9 lb·ft)

△/

Footrest bracket bolt

M10

4

55 N·m (5.5 kgf·m, 41 lb·ft)

Rear brake pedal bolt

M8

1

26 N·m (2.6 kgf·m, 19 lb·ft)

Rear brake pedal adjusting locknut

M6

1

6 N·m (0.6 kgf·m, 4.4 lb·ft)

 

Rear brake master cylinder bolt

M6

2

10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)

Rear brake master cylinder reservoir cap bolt

M4

2

1.5 N·m (0.15 kgf·m, 1.1 lb·ft)

 

Rear brake hose union bolt

M10

2

30 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 22 lb·ft)

Rear brake caliper bleed screw

M8

1

6 N·m (0.6 kgf·m, 4.4 lb·ft)

Rear brake pad pin

M10

1

17 N·m (1.7 kgf·m, 13 lb·ft)

 

Rear brake pad pin plug

M10

1

2.5 N·m (0.25 kgf·m, 1.8 lb·ft)

 

Rear wheel axle nut

M22

1

135 N·m (13.5 kgf·m, 100 lb·ft)

Drive chain puller locknut

M8

2

21 N·m (2.1 kgf·m, 15 lb·ft)

 

Rear wheel sprocket nut

M8

6

42 N·m (4.2 kgf·m, 31 lb·ft)

Nipple (spoke)

72

2.5 N·m (0.25 kgf·m, 1.8 lb·ft)

Bolt (rear brake disc cover)

M6

2

10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)

Rear brake caliper protector bolt

M6

2

7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)

Engine mounting bolt (upper side)

M10

2

45 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 33 lb·ft)

Engine mounting bolt (front side)

M10

1

55 N·m (5.5 kgf·m, 41 lb·ft)

Engine mounting bolt (lower side)

M10

1

53 N·m (5.3 kgf·m, 39 lb·ft)

Engine bracket bolt (upper side)

M8

4

34 N·m (3.4 kgf·m, 25 lb·ft)

Engine bracket bolt (lower side)

M8

4

34 N·m (3.4 kgf·m, 25 lb·ft)

Rear frame bolt

M8

4

38 N·m (3.8 kgf·m, 28 lb·ft)

Engine guard bolt (right side)

M6

1

7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)

Pivot shaft nut

M16

1

85 N·m (8.5 kgf·m, 63 lb·ft)

Rear shock absorber assembly upper nut

M10

1

56 N·m (5.6 kgf·m, 41 lb·ft)

Rear shock absorber assembly lower nut

M10

1

53 N·m (5.3 kgf·m, 39 lb·ft)

Relay arm nut (swingarm side)

M14

1

70 N·m (7.0 kgf·m, 52 lb·ft)

Connecting arm nut (relay arm side)

M14

1

80 N·m (8.0 kgf·m, 59 lb·ft)

Connecting arm nut (frame side)

M14

1

80 N·m (8.0 kgf·m, 59 lb·ft)

Brake hose holder screw

M5

4

3.5 N·m (0.35 kgf·m, 2.6 lb·ft)

Drive chain tensioner bolt (upper side)

M8

1

16 N·m (1.6 kgf·m, 12 lb·ft)

 

Drive chain tensioner bolt (lower side)

M8

1

16 N·m (1.6 kgf·m, 12 lb·ft)

 

Bolt (drive chain support)

M6

1

7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)

 

Drive chain support nut

M6

2

7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)

 

Drive chain guide bolt

M5

3

4.0 N·m (0.40 kgf·m, 3.0 lb·ft)

 

Fuel tank bolt (front side)

M6

2

7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)

Fuel tank bolt (rear side)

M6

1

9 N·m (0.9 kgf·m, 6.6 lb·ft)

 

Fuel tank bracket bolt (rear side)

M6

2

7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)

 

Fuel pump bolt

M5

6

4.0 N·m (0.40 kgf·m, 3.0 lb·ft)

Screw (fuel inlet pipe)

M5

2

3.5 N·m (0.35 kgf·m, 2.6 lb·ft)

 

Bolt (fuel tank cap cover)

M6

2

4.0 N·m (0.40 kgf·m, 3.0 lb·ft)

 

Seat set bracket screw

M6

1

7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)

 

Seat bolt

M8

2

22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lb·ft)

Side cover bolt (left)

M6

2

7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)

Side cover bolt (right)

M6

2

7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)

Air scoop bolt (frame)

M6

2

7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)

Air scoop bolt (fuel tank)

M6

2

7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)

Air scoop bolt (radiator guard)

M6

4

7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)

Front fender bolt

M6

4

10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)

Rear fender bolt (front side)

M6

4

7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)

Rear fender bolt (rear side)

M6

2

16 N·m (1.6 kgf·m, 12 lb·ft)

Screw (mud flap)

2

1.3 N·m (0.13 kgf·m, 0.95 lb·ft)

Number plate bolt

M6

1

7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)

Frame ground bolt (negative battery lead)

M6

1

7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)

Lower ring nut

First, tighten the lower ring nut approximately 38 N·m (3.8 kgf·m, 28 lb·ft) by using the steering nut wrench, then loosen the lower ring nut one turn.

Retighten the lower ring nut 7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft).

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