Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Checking the camshafts and supports
Check the cam contact surfaces for scratches, grooves, steps and waving.
Worn cams are frequently the cause of poor timing, which leads to loss of engine power.
Place the camshaft between two centres and check the run-out on the areas indicated using two dial gauges.
Service limit: 0.1 Mm.
Visually inspect the camshaft tracks for scoring and abnormal wear. If any of the above defects are found, the camshaft should be renewed.
If you find scoring or excessive wear, check the operation of the engine lubrication circuit.
Removal of the camshafts
Unscrew and remove the screws (7) and the o-rings (8) from the cylinder head
covers.
Remove the cylinder head cover (6).
Remove the gaskets (4) and (9).
Repeat the same procedure fo ...
Refitting the camshafts
If the stud bolts (2) were removed, apply the recommended threadlocker to the
short end of the stud bolts (2), i.E. The
end that is to be screwed into the cylinder head. Tighten the stud bolts (2) ...
Other materials:
Refitting the hands free
Reassembly is a reversal of the removal procedure: in particular apply
prescribed threadlocker to screws (2) and tighten
them to a torque of 20 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
If the hands free button has been previously removed, when refitting it insert
the spring (6) on pi ...
Vehicle speed indicator
this function displays vehicle speed (km/h or mph
depending on the set measurement system).
the instrument panel receives information about the actual
speed and displays the number increased by 5%.
maximum speed displayed is 299 km/h (186 mph).
over 299 km/h (186 mph) a series of dashes w ...
Reassembly of rear shock absorber - rocker arm - linkage assembly
Once the needle roller bearings (9) have been removed from the rocker arm
(18), upon reassembly fit a new needle roller
bearing (9) on drift part no. 88713.1071 And lubricate with recommended grease.
Support the rocker arm and drive the needle roller bearings into the rocker arm
bore until t ...