Apply the recommended threadlocker to the screws (7).
Install the lower chain guard (15) on the swingarm (8), fastening it with the screws (7): tighten the screws (7) to a torque of 4 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Locate the swingarm (8) on the frame.
Lubricate with recommended grease the swingarm shaft (1) with the screw (3) and insert it fully home on the frame and through the brackets (36).


On the bike opposite side fix the swingarm shaft (1) with the screw (3) after having lubricated it with recommended grease, and fit the washer (2) between frame and swingarm.
Tighten the screw (3) to the torque of 72 nm +/- 5% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Position the rear brake hose, the rear speed sensor cable, and the rear wiring on the swingarm, by starting the screws (26) of the cable grommet (25).
Tighten the screw (26) to a torque of 8 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Refit the upper chain slider (24) and the hose guide (13) and tighten the screws (7) to a torque of 4 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).



Refit the rear wheel eccentric hub as described in chapter "refitting the rear wheel eccentric hub and rear wheel shaft" of this section.

Overhauling the rear swingarm
Final driveChecking drive chain tension
Important
Have chain tension adjusted by a ducati dealer or
authorised service centre.
Make the rear wheel turn until you find the position where
chain is tightest.
Set the vehicle on the side stand. Push down the chain at the
point of measurement and release.
Measure the distance betwee ...
Refitting the gearchange mechanism
Make sure that the gearchange linkage assembly (6) is installed with the ball
joint with a left-hand thread (a) facing the
lever (8).
Apply the recommended grease to the non-threaded surface of the pin (4).
Fit the first o-ring (5) in the pin (4).
Start the pin (4) in the gearchange leve ...
Refitting the fuel tank
If the fuel tank has been disassembled into its component parts, reposition
all the parts as shown in the exploded view.
In particular:
tighten the screws (13) to a torque of 5 nm +/-10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque
settings).
Refit the tank by inserting its rear side into the pin on the ...