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 silencer
Position the silencer guard (41) and fix it by starting the screws (40).
Tighten the screws (40) to a torque of 8 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque
settings).
Insert the silencer (4) into the central exhaust pipe (26), and fix it to the
vehicle by starting the screw (1).
Hold the ...
Chain lubrication
The chain fitted on your motorcycle has o-rings that keep dirt
out of and lubricant inside the sliding parts.
So as not to damage these seals when cleaning the chain,
use special solvents and avoid aggressive washing with highpressure
steam cleaners.
After cleaning, blow the chain dry with ...
Pin code change function
This function changes your four number pin code.
To access the function it is necessary to view the "setting"menu, using buttons
(1) "s" or (2) "t" to select the "pin code"
function and press the reset button (3) to enter the following page.
Note
If "insert new pin code" and the dashes "- - ...