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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Checking and overhauling the components

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Clearance between the clutch drum and friction plates

Insert a friction plate (e) in the clutch drum (f) and measure the clearance (s) with a feeler gauge.

Clearance "s" must not exceed 0.6 Mm.

If it does, renew the plates and, if necessary, the clutch drum.

Clearance between the clutch drum and friction plates


Overhaul of the clutch plates

The clutch plates must not show any signs of blackening, grooves or deformation.

Measure the thickness of the friction plates; it should not be less than 2.6 Mm.

Overhaul of the clutch plates


Important

The total thickness of the discs pack must not be less than 46.1 Mm.

Place the plate on a flat surface and check the amount of deformation with a feeler gauge.

Max. Flatness error: 0.2 Mm.

Overhaul of the clutch plates


Overhaul of the pressure plate

Check bearing (5) condition; renew the bearing if the play is excessive.

Check the contact surfaces of the last friction plate; if extremely scored, polish it in the same manner as described previously for the cylinder head surface (sect. 9 - 4.5, Overhaul of cylinder head components).

Check conditions of the spring guide bucket tappet (g) of the pressure plate (4) and of the circlips (6).

Overhaul of the pressure plate


Overhauling the pressure plate springs

Measure the length "l" of each spring (3).

Minimum length: 41 mm.

Renew any springs that are shorter than the above limit value.

Overhauling the pressure plate springs


Removal of the clutch
Note For clarity, the figures show the engine removed from the frame. Undo the fixing screws (1) and remove the ring (2) and the springs (3) from the pressure plate (4). Slide the pre ...

Reassembling the clutch
Position the spacer (13). Fit the flat ring (11) and the belleville washer (10) on the clutch center (12), so that the convex side faces the clutch drum. Locate the belleville washer (8). ...

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Evaporative emissions canister
Sealing washer Union Hose clip Hose Clamp "T" fitting Hose Support Special screw Rubber mounting Hose Hose clip Evaporative emissions canister Hose Spring Spare parts catalogue Diavel abs evaporative emissions canister Diavel carbon abs evaporative emissions ...

Removal of the exhaust system
Remove the silencer, as described in the paragraph "removing the silencer" of this section. Loosen the screws (28) and remove the exhaust by-pass valve cover (27). Turn the exhaust valve pulley (a) to facilitate the throttle cable (25) output. Release the end fitting (b) of the cable ...

Removing of the rear footrests
The removal of the rear footrests is described for the right side but it is the same for both. Undo the pin (13) and remove the rh rear footrest (12) from the frame. Recover washer (8) and the o-rings (9). If necessary remove the rubber footrest (11) of the footrest (12). ...

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