Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Refitting the swingarm
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
Inside the swingarm (8), in correspondence with the pivot point on the frame,
there is a pair of ball bearings (10) and a
spacer (11) on the rh side, and a pair of roller bearings (6), with sealing ...
Final drive
Circlip
Nut
Washer
Nut
Rear sprocket flange
Cush drive bush
Inner ring
Chain
Spacer
Chain cover
Screw
Nut
Lock washer
Front sprocket
Spacer
O-ring
Rear sprocket
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Other materials:
Draining the clutch hydraulic circuit
Warning
Clutch fluid will damage painted surfaces if spilled on them. It is
also very harmful if it comes into contact with the skin or
with the eyes; in the case of accidental contact, wash the affected area
thoroughly with plenty of running water.
Remove the dust cap to expose the bleed val ...
Injectors
Introduction
The injectors used on the diavel are top feed units, meaning that fuel is fed
into the top of the injector itself. The
injectors contain a winding which raises a needle when electrically energised.
This opens the atomiser nozzle, through
which pressurised fuel is dispensed, gener ...
Overhaul of the connecting rods
Make the following dimensional checks on the connecting rods:
Clearance with gudgeon pin on assembly.
In the event of excessive wear (sect. 3 - 1.1, Crankshaft), replace the
connecting rod.
The small end bushing must be in good condition and firmly driven into its seat.
Check for para ...