Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Cylinder/piston assemblies

Refitting the cylinder head assemblies

Warning To prevent oil leaks past the contact area between cylinders and crankcase, each time the head is removed, cylinder and piston must be removed as well to clean the mating faces of crankcas ...

Removal of the cylinder/piston assembly

Loosen the clamps (7) and remove the hoses (8) and (9) from the cylinder barrels (10) and from the alternator-side crankcase cover. If damaged, unscrew the unions (6). Note T ...

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Removal of the rear wheel eccentric hub and rear wheel shaft
Before removing the eccentric hub, you must first remove the parts listed below. Slacken off the screws (34). Remove the spacer (20) and the inner ring (21) on the chain side and remove the wheel shaft (31) with the brake disc (30) from the opposite side. Remove the circlip (19 ...

Timing system
Desmodromic (type) with four valves per cylinder, operated by eight rocker arms (4 opening rockers and 4 closing rockers) and two overhead camshafts. It is operated by the crankshaft through spur gears, belt rollers and toothed belts. Desmodromic timing system (fig. 159) Opening (or upp ...

Refitting the handlebar
Position the handlebar (4) so that the external lower corner of the marks (a) on the handlebar matches the upper internal corner of the lower u-bolts (b) as shown. Apply the recommended grease to the threads and undersides of the heads of the screws (3). Important Position the upper u-bo ...