Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Changing the clutch fluid
Warning
Clutch fluid will damage painted surfaces if spilled on them. It is also very harmful if it comes into contact with the skin or with the eyes; in the event of accidental contact wash the affected area with abundant running water.
Remove cover (1) and membrane from the clutch fluid reservoir (2) by loosening the screws (3).
Siphon off the fluid from the reservoir (2).
Fill the tank (2) with new oil up to the max. Mark.
Operate the clutch lever two or three times until the circuit is pressurised.
Hold the lever pulled in towards the grip.
Attach a length of transparent plastic tubing to the bleed valve (4) and insert the other end of the tubing in a container Placed on the floor.
Open the bleed valve (4) to allow fluid to escape.
Warning
During the filling operation, always keep the oil level above the min mark to prevent the formation of air bubbles in the circuit.
Allow the fluid to flow from the bleed valve (4) until it changes colour. Retighten the bleed valve (4) and tighten to a torque of 4 nm +/-10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings) and restore the correct level of oil in the tank.
Changing the brake fluid
Warning
Brake fluid is corrosive and will damage paintwork. Avoid contact
with eyes and skin. In the case of accidental contact,
wash the affected area thoroughly with plenty of running water.
Ch ...
Draining the clutch hydraulic circuit
Warning
Clutch fluid will damage painted surfaces if spilled on them. It is
also very harmful if it comes into contact with the skin or
with the eyes; in the case of accidental contact, wash the a ...
Other materials:
Reassembly of the gearbox
To refit the gearbox components follow the procedure under sect. 9 - 9.2,
Reassembly of the crankcase halves, relating to
reassembly of the engine crankcase.
As a final practical test, ensure that with the gearbox in neutral the front
coupling dogs (a) of sliding gears (b) are
equidistant o ...
Checking the frame
Check the dimensions of the frame against the dimensions shown here to
determine whether it needs to be realigned or
renewed.
Important
Damaged frames must be changed, not repaired. Any work carried out on the
frame can give rise to potential danger,
infringing the requirements of ec directi ...
Checking the engine timing
Set the engine to the configuration described for the "checking and adjusting
the valve clearances", previously indicated.
Install tool 88765.1188 (G) in the spark plug bore to determine the piston tdc,
the gauges (h) on the tool 88765.1518
And the timing check tool (degree wheel (l) 887 ...