Ducati Diavel Service Manual: 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 head (3).
Lock the fork legs by tightening the screws (1) to the torque of 20 nm +/- 5%, the screws (2) to the torque of 22 nm +/- 5%, and the screws (26) to 12 nm +/- 5% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings) that secure the bottom yoke (4) and the steering head (3): tighten one fork leg at a time.
Important
If the screws (1) (2) and (26) were removed on disassembly, smear the threads with the specified grease before tightening.
Refit any parts removed from the frame:
Warning
Do not ride with the front mudguard removed. The brake hoses are retained to the front mudguard to keep them from touching the wheel under braking.
Overhauling the front forks
Note
It is advisable to loosen the top cap (14) when the fork is still fitted
to the motorcycle.
Note
The specific tools for the revision of the fork, are described in sect. 3
- 4, Specific too ...
Steering head: steering
Screw
Steering head
Screw
Lower rh u-bolt
Lower lh u-bolt
Bearing
Screw
Sealing ring
Washer
Spacer
Washer
Nut
Washer
Screw
Bottom yoke
Dowel
Nut
Screw
Specia ...
Other materials:
Removal of the timing gears
Slide out driving gear (a) of timing gear pair (13) and remove the woodruff
key (14).
Relieve the staking on the lock washer (12) of the nut (11).
Restrain the driven timing gear by inserting a pin in one of the holes, and
unscrew the nut (11).
Remove the nut (11), washer (12) ...
Reassembly of the oil pump
Check that the circlip (3) and tongue (13) are present on the pump.
Fit the pump drive gear (12) on to the oil pump and secure it by installing the
circlip (6) in its groove.
Insert the by-pass valve pump (17), the spring (16) and screw the plug (14).
Tighten the plug (14) to a torque of ...
Changing the brake fluid
Warning
Brake fluid is corrosive and will damage paintwork. Avoid contact
with eyes and skin. In the case of accidental contact,
wash the affected area thoroughly with plenty of running water.
Changing the fluid in the front brake circuit
Remove the cover (1) with the membrane from the front b ...