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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Refitting the rear suspension

Lubricate the thread and underside of the special screw (1).

Insert the lower side of the shock absorber into the swingarm and insert the screw (1).

Tighten the screw (1) to a torque of 45 nm +/- 5% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Refitting the rear suspension


Lubricate bushes (5) and (6) with recommended grease.

Position the upper part of the shock absorber assembly on the supporting plate and fit bush (6) on the lh side of the vehicle, and bush (5) on the right side.

Tighten the bush (5) to a torque of 45 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3- 3, Frame torque settings) while holding the bush (6).

Refitting the rear suspension


Refitting the rear suspension


Refit the tank assembly (s) of the shock absorber on support (19) and tighten the screws (27) to a torque of 10 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Refitting the rear suspension


Reposition the assembly (34) on the frame and tighten the screws (22) to a torque of 10 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Refitting the rear suspension


Refitting the rear suspension


Reassembly of rear shock absorber - rocker arm - linkage assembly
Once the needle roller bearings (9) have been removed from the rocker arm (18), upon reassembly fit a new needle roller bearing (9) on drift part no. 88713.1071 And lubricate with recommended greas ...

Removal of the shock absorber support
Remove the rear brake master cylinder (sect. 7 - 4, Removing of the rear brake control). Remove the rear shock absorber (see removal of the rear shock absorber of this section). Loosen the s ...

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Replacing of the rear sprocket
Lock the wheel axle rotation. Remove the clip (1). Loosen the locking nut (2) with a socket wrench. Fully unscrew the nut (2) and remove the washer (3) and the flange (5) with the sprocket (17). Collect the spacer (9). Using a mallet, tap the flange (5) with the cush drive dampe ...

Operating principle and characteristics of the ride-by-wire system
The engine control system of the diavel uses a ride-by-wire system with motorised throttle valves. This eliminates all direct connection with metal cables between the throttle grip and the throttle valves themselves. Cables are used to rotate the aps potentiometer, which generates an electric ...

Stored lap erase function
This function erases the stored laps. To access the function it is necessary to view the "setting" menu", using buttons (1) "s" or (2) "t" select the "lap" function and press the reset button (3) to enter the following page. Use button (1) "s" or (2) "t" to select "lap data" indication and ...

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