Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Bleeding of the abs hydraulic system
If some "sponginess" is detected on the brake control, due to air bubbles in the system, bleed the system, as indicated in sect. 4 - 3, Changing the brake fluid.
Before bleeding a brake pump, move back the calliper pistons, as indicated in (sect. 4 - 3, Changing the brake fluid) to Drain in the pump the air collected near the abs control unit purge must be carried out by means of the corresponding joints (a) placed near the callipers and the brake pumps.
Important
Do not undo the fixing screws of the joints of the pipes on the abs hydraulic control unit, unless control unit replacement is necessary.
Important
If the abs control unit is replaced, this must be supplied with secondary circuit already full of fluid; the control unit must be fitted and the system filled and bleeded as a traditional system.
Adjusting of the air-gap phonic wheel sensor
(For front as well as rear sensor) in each case of maintenance that foresees:
Replacement or refitting of the wheel
Replacement or refitting of the phonic wheel (1) or (2)
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Handlebar unit
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Other materials:
Refitting the crankshaft/connecting rod assembly
Install the connecting rod assembly (6) and (2) in the crankcase, carry out
the shimming and crankcase half reassembly
procedure as described in sect. 9 - 9.2, Reassembly of the crankcase halves.
Important
Make sure that the connecting rods (2) are correctly positioned in the
cylinders. Incor ...
Refitting the rear-view mirrors
Start the screws (2) in their thread on the rear-view mirrors (1), inserting
the washers (4) as shown in the picture.
Insert the rear-view mirrors (1) in the u-bolts (3).
Tighten the screws (2) to a torque of 25 nm +/-10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque
settings).
Warning
The left rear-view ...
General maintenance indications
Useful tips
Ducati recommends that you follow the instructions below in order to prevent
problems and obtain the best end result:
When diagnosing faults, primary consideration should always be given to
what the customer reports about motorcycle
operation since this information can highli ...