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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Removing the valves
Raise the rocker arm (3) and remove the opening shim (5) from the valves with a pair of pliers. Push down the closing rocker arms (16) and (4) and the closing shim (7). Remove the half rings (6) from the valves with a magnetic screwdriver. Extract the closing shims (7) from the valve ...

Refitting the lubrication system
Note Before fitting the pipes (7), it is recommended to check the presence of the o-rings (e). Lubricate them by using engine oil. If the nipples (5) have been removed from the radiator insert a washer (6) on each nipple (5) and apply specific threadlocker on threads on the radiator side ...

Valves - rocker arms
Closing rocker arm shaft Opening rocker arm shaft Opening rocker arm Closing rocker arm (left) Valve opening shim Half rings Valve closing shim Sealing ring Valve guide Exhaust valve seat Exhaust valve Plug Intake valve seat Intake valve Aluminium gasket Closing ...