Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Assembling the water pump

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Cooling system / Water pump / Assembling the water pump

1. Install:

Water pump seal "1"
(into the water pump housing "2")

CAUTION:

Never lubricate the water pump seal surface with oil or grease.

NOTE:

Install the water pump seal with the special tools.
Install the water pump seal with the special tools to the specified depth as shown in the illustration.

Assembling the water pump

A. Push down

3. Mechanical seal installer

4. Middle driven shaft bearing driver

Assembling the water pump

a. 0-0.5 mm (0-0.02 in)

2. Lubricate:

Water pump seal lip

3. Install:

Water pump housing gasket "1"

Water pump housing plate "2"
Impeller shaft
Impeller shaft retainer "3"

NOTE:

Before installing the impeller shaft retainer, lubricate the slit on the impeller shaft end with a thin coat of lithium-soap-based grease.
Install the water pump housing gasket, water pump housing plate, and impeller shaft retainer as shown in the illustration.
After installation, check that the impeller shaft rotates smoothly.

Assembling the water pump

Checking the water pump

1. Check: Water pump housing cover Water pump housing Cracks/damage Replace. Impeller shaft Cracks/damage/wear Replace. Bearing Rough movement Replace. Radiator outlet hose Crac ...

Installing the water pump

1. Install: Water pump assembly "1" O-rings "2" NOTE: Align the projection "a" on the impeller shaft with the slit "b" on the camshaft sprocket bolt. Lubricate the O-rings with a thi ...

Other materials:

Changing the engine oil
1. Remove: Right bottom cowling Right upper side cowling Right lower side cowling Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1. 2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off. 3. Place a container under the engine oil drain bolt. 4. Install: Engine oil d ...

Changing the coolant
1. Remove: Lower side cowlings Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1. 2. Remove: Radiator cap "1" WARNINGA hot radiator is under pressure. Therefore, do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be blown out, which c ...

For your safety - pre-operation checks
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner's Manual. WARNING Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of ...