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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Refitting the swingarm

Ducati Diavel Service Manual / Chassis / Swingarm / 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).

Refitting the swingarm


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).

Refitting the swingarm


Refitting the swingarm


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).

Refitting the swingarm


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).

Refitting the swingarm


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).

Refitting the swingarm


Refitting the swingarm


Refitting the swingarm


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

Refitting the swingarm


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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Indicator speed avg - average speed
This function shows the average speed of the motorcycle. The calculation is made considering the distance and time travelled since the last trip 1 reset. When trip 1 is reset, the value is set to zero and the first available value is shown on the display 10 seconds after the reset. Dashes "- ...

Indicator  cons.  - Instantaneous fuel consumption
This function indicates the "instantaneous" fuel consumption. The calculation is made considering the quantity of fuel used and the distance travelled during the last second. The datum is expressed in "l/100" (litres / 100 km); it is possible to change the units of measurem ...

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 ...

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