Refitting is the reverse of removal.
Important
Apply recommended grease and tighten the special screws (6) to a torque of 60 nm +/- 5% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
Tighten the nuts (3) to a torque of 48 nm +/- 5% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
Warning
For the assembly sequence of nuts and screws refer to sect. 7 - 17, Reassembling the frame and the lateral footrests.


Refit the removed parts by performing the steps shown in the table and in the specific sections of the manual in reverse order.

Removal of the engineChecking the frame
Check the dimensions of the frame against the dimensions shown here to
determine whether it needs to be realigned or
renewed.
Important
Damaged frames must be changed, not repaired. Any work carried out on the
frame can give rise to potential danger,
infringing the requirements of ec directi ...
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in doubt, please contact a ducati dealer or authorised
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Removal of the cooling system hoses and unions
Loosen the clips (21) that secure the radiator/thermostat sleeve (40) and the
radiator/plug sleeve (24) to the water
radiators.
Loosen clips (25) and (43) that secure the breather pipe (26) to the
radiator/plug sleeve (24) and to the left radiator.
Loosen the clips (34) securi ...