Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Lubricating the chain
O-ring chains have sealed, life-lubed link studs and bushes. However, these chains need lubricating at regular intervals to protect metal parts of the chain and the o-rings.
Lubrication also serves to keep the o-rings soft and pliable to ensure the maximum sealing efficiency.
Using a brush, apply a thin protective layer of high-density gearbox oil along the entire length of the chain both inside and outside (sec. 3 - 2, Fuel, lubricants and other fluids).
Refitting the rear sprocket
Check the cush drive bushes (6) condition and, if necessary, replace them by
removing them from the flange.
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
Apply recommended grease on the rear sprocket f ...
Footrest brackets
Rubber footrest
Right front footrest
Pin
Spring
Circlip
Right footrest bracket
Screw
Washer
O-ring
Bush
Rubber pad
Right rear footrest
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Ball
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Plate
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Oil cooler
Oil cooler
Vibration damper mount
Spacer
Screw
Nipple
Aluminium gasket
Oil delivery hose
Screw
Plate
Bracket
Screw
Engine oil pressure sensor
Sealing washer
Heat guard
Exhaust protection
Screw
Washer
Spacer
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Checking and adjusting timing belt tension
Note
The on-screen icons used during this procedure are explained in a table at
the end of this section.
Note
This operation, which is performed using the dds diagnosis instrument, has
the advantage that it can be carried out on
both timing belts with the engine still installed on the frame. ...
Refitting the front sprocket
Grease the o-ring (16) and install it on the front sprocket spacer (15).
Fit the spacer, from the o-ring side, on the secondary shaft and drive it fully
home against the inner ring of the bearing.
Check that the splines of the gearbox secondary shaft and the sprocket are in
perfect condi ...