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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Overhauling the front wheel

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Wheel bearings

Before checking the dimensions, check the wear on wheel bearings. Check for wear by hand after cleaning and degreasing the bearings in their seats.

Turn the inner race.

Check the amount of radial and axial play. Excessive play will cause vibration and make the bike unstable.

Overhauling the front wheel


To remove the bearings (5) and the sealing rings (4) from the wheel hub follow the instructions below.

Position a drift (a) against the inner race of the bearing (5).

Tap with a hammer until knocking out the bearing (5).

Apply the drift at different points to keep the bearing square during removal.

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Important

Once removed, the used bearings and sealing rings must not be refitted.

Before fitting new bearings, check that the housing is clean and free from scoring and damage.

Grease the bearing seat and then push the new bearing into its seat.

Using a tubular drift (b) that only bears on the outer race of the bearing, drive the bearing (5) fully into its seat.

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Use the same method to install the sealing rings (4).

Ensure that spacer (7) is fitted between the two wheel bearings.

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Note

Wheels must be rebalanced after repair, maintenance and overhaul operations.

Inspecting the wheel axle

Check the wheel shaft for straightness.

Turn the pin on a reference surface and measure maximum distortion using a feeler gauge (see sect. 3 - 1.1, Front wheel).

Inspecting the wheel axle


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After you have checked the bearings, check the rim as follows.

Visually inspect the wheel for cracks, scoring and deformation; change the wheel if damaged.

Insert the shaft in the wheel and mount it on two fixed reference blocks.

Using a dial gauge, measure rim run-out and out-of-round relative to the pin axle (see sect. 3 - 1.1, Front wheel).

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If the values measured are not within the tolerance limits, renew the wheel.

Removal of the front wheel
Support the bike so that the front wheel is raised from the ground. Remove the front brake calliper (b) by unscrewing the two screws (a) securing the calliper to the fork leg; do not disconnect ...

Refitting the front wheel
When all the necessary inspections have been completed, refit the wheel as follows. Fit the spacers (3) and (9) to the seal rings on the sides of the wheel hub. Install the complete whee ...

Other materials:

Front brake lever
Pull the lever (1, fig. 94) Towards the twistgrip to operate the front brake. The system is hydraulically assisted and you only need to pull the lever gently. The control lever (1, fig. 94) Features a dial adjuster (2, fig. 94) For lever distance from the twistgrip on handlebar adjustment. ...

Refitting the air filters
Apply universal sealant in the air duct (2) and (6) groove (d). Fit seal (7) in the groove (d) having care to place it correctly in the relevant seat so as to avoid abnormal wrinkles. Pull out the filter cartridge (1) from the seat in the airbox. Position the rh air duct (2). Start ...

Refitting the front forks
Refit the fork legs, positioning them at the height shown in the figure relative to the upper surface of the bottom yoke. Warning The difference in height between the two fork legs must be no greater than 0.1 Mm. Position the fork legs (5) and (6) on the yoke base (4) and on the steering ...

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