Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Removal of the shock absorber support
Remove the rear brake master cylinder (sect. 7 - 4, Removing of the rear brake control).
Remove the rear shock absorber (see removal of the rear shock absorber of this section).
Loosen the screws (2) and (7) and their nuts (35).
Remove the side stand (sect. 7 - 16, Removing of the side stand).
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 ...
Other materials:
Key-on/key-off using the key on the hands free lock with the active key
Key-on can be performed by pressing the button (7) on the
hands free lock (1, fig. 77) And with the presence of the
active key (3, fig. 77).
Note
The active key (3, fig. 77) Has a range of approx. 1.5 M,
therefore it must be located within this range.
Key-off can be performed by pressing the ...
Protective apparel
Always wear a helmet. Most motorcycle accident fatalities
are due to head injuries.
For safety eye protection, gloves, and high top, sturdy boots
should also be worn.
The exhaust system becomes very hot during operation,
never touch the exhaust system. Wear clothing that fully
covers your ...
Disassembly of structural components and the frame
Before carrying out dimensional checks on the frame, you must remove all the
superstructures fitted, referring to the
removal procedures outlined in the sections of this manual.
The rear subframes (2) and (3) are structural components of the frame (1).
Both serve to support motorcycle super ...