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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Removal of the cylinder heads

Removal of the cylinder heads


Using the tool code 88713.2676, Undo the nuts (21) on the cylinder head stud bolts.

Remove the cylinder head nuts (21) and special washers (22).

Removal of the cylinder heads


Remove the cylinder head assembly by lifting it off the engine studs.

Repeat the same procedure for the other cylinder head.

Valves - rocker arms
Closing rocker arm shaft Opening rocker arm shaft Opening rocker arm Closing rocker arm (left) Valve opening shim Half rings Valve closing shim Sealing ring Valve guide Exhaus ...

Removing the valves
Raise the rocker arm (3) and remove the opening shim (5) from the valves with a pair of pliers. Push down the closing rocker arms (16) and (4) and the closing shim (7). Remove the half r ...

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Removal of the cooling system hoses and unions
Loosen the clips (21) that secure the radiator/thermostat sleeve (40) and the radiator/plug sleeve (24) to the water radiators. Loosen clips (25) and (43) that secure the breather pipe (26) to the radiator/plug sleeve (24) and to the left radiator. Loosen the clips (34) securi ...

Removal of the front mudguard
Undo the screw (7) and remove the front brake lines (a) from the hose grommet (4). Undo and remove the special retaining screws (5): keep the spacers (6). Remove the front mudguard (1). Warning The version provided with carbon mudguards features nylon washers instead of the spacers (6) ...

Refitting the crankshaft/connecting rod assembly
Install the connecting rod assembly (6) and (2) in the crankcase, carry out the shimming and crankcase half reassembly procedure as described in sect. 9 - 9.2, Reassembly of the crankcase halves. Important Make sure that the connecting rods (2) are correctly positioned in the cylinders. Incor ...

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