brake YAMAHA YZ125LC 2003 Owner's Manual

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REAR BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
INSP
ADJ
9Remove the pad pin 6and brake pads 7.
9Connect the transparent hose 8to the
bleed screw 9and place the suitable con-
tainer under its end.
9Loosen the bleed screw and push the
caliper piston in.
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Do not reuse the drained brake fluid.
9Tighten the bleed screw.
9Install the brake pads 0and pad pin q.
NOTE:
9Install the brake pads with their projections
ainto the caliper recesses b.
9Temporarily tighten the pad pin at this point.
9Install the caliper wand rear wheel e.
Refer to “FRONT WHEEL AND REAR
WHEEL” section in the CHAPTER 5.
9Tighten the pad pin r.
9Install the pad pin plug tand protector y.
Bleed screw:
6 Nm (0.6 m•kg, 4.3 ft•lb)
Pad pin:
18 Nm (1.8 m•kg, 13 ft•lb)
Pad pin plug:
3 Nm (0.3 m•kg, 2.2 ft•lb)
Bolt (protector):
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
3. Inspect:
9Brake fluid level
Refer to “BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
INSPECTION” section.
4. Check:
9Brake pedal operation
A softy or spongy feeling Bleed brake
system.
Refer to “BRAKE SYSTEM AIR BLEEDING”
section.

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REAR BRAKE PAD INSULATOR INSPECTION
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTIONINSP
ADJ
EC36b000
REAR BRAKE PAD INSULATOR
INSPECTION
1. Remove:
9Brake pad
Refer to
“REAR BRAKE PAD INSPEC-
TION AND REPLACEMENT” section.
2. Inspect:
9Rear brake pad insulator 1
Damage Replace.
EC367001
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION
1. Place the master cylinder so that its top is in
a horizontal position.
2. Inspect:
9Brake fluid level
Fluid at lower level Fill up.
aLower level
ÅFront
ıRear
w
9Use only designated quality brake fluid to
avoid poor brake performance.
9Refill with same type and brand of brake flu-
id; mixing fluids could result in poor brake
performance.
9Be sure that water or other contaminants do
not enter master cylinder when refilling.
9Clean up spilled fluid immediately to avoid
erosion of painted surfaces or plastic parts.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT #4

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FRONT FORK INSPECTION
INSP
ADJ
3. Adjust:
9Drive chain slack
EC36C000
FRONT FORK INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
9Front fork smooth action
Operate the front brake and stroke the
front fork.
Unsmooth action/oil leakage Repair or
replace.
Drive chain slack adjustment steps:
9Loosen the axle nut 1and locknuts 2.
9Adjust chain slack by turning the
adjusters 3.
To tighten Turn adjuster 3 3
counter-
clockwise.
To loosen Turn adjuster 3 3
clockwise
and push wheel forward.
9Turn each adjuster exactly the same amount
to maintain correct axle alignment. (There are
marks aon each side of chain puller align-
ment.)
NOTE:
Turn the adjuster so that the chain is in line
with the sprocket, as viewed from the rear.
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Too small chain slack will overload the
engine and other vital parts; keep the
slack within the specified limits.
9Tighten the axle nut while pushing down the
drive chain.
9Tighten the locknuts.
Axle nut:
125 Nm (12.5 m•kg, 90 ft•lb)
Locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 m•kg, 11 ft•lb)

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LUBRICATION
INSP
ADJ
EC36a042
LUBRICATION
To ensure smooth operation of all components,
lubricate your machine during setup, after break-
in, and after every race.
1All control cable
2Clutch lever pivot
3Shift pedal pivot
4Footrest pivot
5Throttle-to-handlebar contact
6Drive chain
7Throttle roller sliding surface
8Tube guide cable winding portion
9Throttle cable end
0Clutch cable endÅUse Yamaha cable lube or equivalent on
these areas.
ıUse SAE10W-30 motor oil or suitable chain
lubricants.
ÇLubricate the following areas with high quali-
ty, lightweight lithium-soap base grease.
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Wipe off any excess grease, and avoid get-
ting grease on the brake discs.
A
A
CC
AB
AA

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ENGCLUTCH AND PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
CLUTCH PLATE AND
FRICTION PLATE REMOVAL
Preparation for Drain the transmission oil.
Refer to “TRANSMISSION OIL REPLACE-
removalMENT“ section in the CHAPTER 3.
Bolt (brake pedal) Shift the brake pedal downward.
Clutch cable Disconnect at engine side.
1 Clutch cover 1
2 Screw (clutch spring) 5
3 Clutch spring 5
4 Pressure plate 1
5 Push rod 1
6 Plain washer 2
7 Bearing 1
8 Friction plate 8
9 Clutch plate 7
Extent of removal:1Clutch plate and friction plate removal
EC490000
CLUTCH AND PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAREC498000
CLUTCH PLATE AND FRICTION PLATE
1
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)

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ENG
KICK AXLE, SHIFT SHAFT AND PRIMARY DRIVE
GEAR
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
RPIMARY DRIVE GEAR REMOVAL
Preparation for Drain the transmission oil.Refer to “TRANSMISSION OIL REPLACE-
removalMENT“ section in the CHAPTER 3.
Clutch cable Disconnect at engine side.
Bolt (brake pedal) Shift the brake pedal downward.
Radiator hose 4 Disconnect at water pump side.
Bolt (push rod)
Refer to “CYLINDER HEAD, CYLINDER
AND PISTON” section.
1 Kick starter 1
2 Crankcase cover (right) 1
3 Bolt (Primary drive gear) 1 Only loosening
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
4 Primary driven gear 1 Refer to “CLUTCH AND PRIMARY
DRIVEN GEAR”section.
5 Primary drive gear 1
EC4C0000
KICK AXLE, SHIFT SHAFT AND PRIMARY DRIVE GEAREC4C8000PRIMARY DRIVE GEAR
1
Extent of removal:1Primary drive gear removal
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
55 Nm (5.5 m•kg, 40 ft•lb)

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ENGENGINE REMOVAL
Extent of removal:1Engine removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
1 Chain cover 1
2 Nut (drive sprocket) 1
3 Lock washer 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
4 Drive sprocket 1
5 Clip 1
6 Bolt (brake pedal) 1
7 Brake pedal 1
8 Engine bracket 2
9 Engine mounting bolt 3
10 Pivot shaft 1
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
11 Engine 1
1
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





26 Nm (2.6 m•kg, 19 ft•lb)
34 Nm (3.4 m•kg, 24 ft•lb)
69 Nm (6.9 m•kg, 50 ft•lb)
69 Nm (6.9 m•kg, 50 ft•lb)
85 Nm (8.5 m•kg, 61 ft•lb)
65 Nm (6.5 m•kg, 47 ft•lb)
5 Nm (0.5 m•kg, 3.6 ft•lb)

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ENGENGINE REMOVAL
EC4M3000
REMOVAL POINTS
EC4F3100
Drive sprocket
1. Remove:
9Nut (drive sprocket) 1
9Lock washer 2
NOTE:
9Straighten the lock washer tab.
9Loosen the nut while applying the rear brake.
2. Remove:
9Drive sprocket 1
9Drive chain 2
NOTE:
Remove the drive sprocket together with the dri-
ve chain.
EC4M3301
Engine removal
1. Remove:
9Pivot shaft 1
NOTE:
If the pivot shaft is pulled all the way out, the
swingarm will come loose. If possible, insert a
shaft of similar diameter into the other side of
the swingarm to support it.
2. Remove:
9Engine 1
From right side.
NOTE:
Make sure that the couplers, hoses and cables
are disconnected.

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ENGENGINE REMOVAL
EC4M5000
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
EC4M5171
Engine installation
1. Install:
9Engine 1
Install the engine from right side.
9Pivot shaft 2
9Engine mounting bolt (lower) 3
9Engine mounting bolt (front) 4
9Engine bracket 5
9Bolt (engine bracket) 6
9CDI unit bracket 7
9Engine mounting bolt (upper) 8
NOTE:
Apply the molybdenum disulfide grease on the
pivot shaft.
EC4M5211
Brake pedal
1. Install:
9Spring 1
9Brake pedal 2
9O-ring 3
9Bolt (brake pedal) 4
9Clip 5
NOTE:
9Apply the lithium soap base grease on the bolt,
O-rings and brake pedal bracket.
9Install the clip with its stopper portion afacing
inward.
EC4M5311
Drive sprocket
1. Install:
9Drive sprocket 1
9Drive chain 2
NOTE:
Install the drive sprocket together with the drive
chain.
85 Nm (8.5 m•kg, 61 ft•lb)
69 Nm (6.9 m•kg, 50 ft•lb)
69 Nm (6.9 m•kg, 50 ft•lb)
34 Nm (3.4 m•kg, 24 ft•lb)
34 Nm (3.4 m•kg, 24 ft•lb)
26 Nm (2.6 m•kg, 19 ft•lb)

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ENGENGINE REMOVAL
2. Install:
9Lock washer 1
9Nut (drive sprocket) 2
NOTE:
Tighten the nut while applying the rear brake.
3. Bend the lock washer tab to lock the nut.
4. Install:
9Chain cover 1
9Screw (chain cover) 2
5 Nm (0.5 m•kg, 3.6 ft•lb)
65 Nm (6.5 m•kg, 47 ft•lb)