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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Removal of the shock absorber support

Ducati Diavel Service Manual / Chassis / Rear shock absorber assembly / 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).

Removal of the shock absorber support


Removal of the shock absorber support


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:

Refitting the intake manifold and coolant union
Apply prescribed threadlocker to the fitting (12), start it with seal (24) and tighten it to a torque of 2.5 Nm (min. 2 Nm - max. 3 Nm) (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings). Install the pipe (b) and tighten the clamp (a) to the torque of 1 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Engine torque settings). ...

General cleaning
To preserve the finish of metal parts and paintwork, wash and clean your motorcycle at regular intervals, anyway according to the road conditions you ride in. Use specific products, where possible biodegradable. Avoid aggressive detergents or solvents. Use only water and neutral soap to clean ...

Refitting the expansion tank
If the support (15) has been removed, place the hose clamps (14) on the bracket (15) orienting them as indicated. Fully press the pins (a) to block the clamps (14) until pins surfaces (b) are at the same level of the clamps (14) surfaces. Apply recommended threadlocker to the thread of the ...

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