Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Removal of the shock absorber support

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 ...

Refitting the shock absorber support

If you had removed them, apply recommended grease on the threads of the adjusters (4) and the ring nuts (3) having care not to have grease on the surface (c) of the adjusters. Tighten the adjust ...

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Refitting the seat
Note Apply recommended grease to the hole (a) of latch (6). Fit the seat (1) as follows: insert the tabs (b) (on the front side) under the rubber pads (c) of the gloves compartment; then push the seat rear side until hearing the lock latch click. ...

Refitting the rear wheel eccentric hub and rear wheel shaft
Refitting is the reverse of removal, with attention to the following points. If the calliper bracket locating pin (14) was removed, apply the recommended threadlocker on reassembly. Tighten the pin (14) to the torque of 33 nm +/- 5% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings). If previously ...

Overhaul of the crankcase halves
Carefully examine the engine crankcase halves. Check that the surfaces of the crankcase halves are perfectly flat using a reference surface. Check that the bearings (1) and (18), and the bushings (2) and (17) are in optimum conditions. Note that the main bearings must always be changed in p ...