Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Removing of the front sprocket
Undo the screws (11) and remove the chain cover (10).
Loosen the chain (sect. 4 - 3, Adjusting the chain tension).
Remove the chain with the tool code 88713.1344.
The tool is composed of a holder (a), punch (b), body (c) and two wrenches (d) and (e).
Fit the link to be opened into the holder (a).
Fit a punch (b) into the body (c) and manually unscrew the screw until the punch no longer protrudes.
Fit the holder (a) and link into the body (c).
Manually turn the screw (f) on body (c) so that the punch (b) locates against the pin, taking care that they are aligned with each other.
Fit hex wrench (d) into the hexagonal part of the body (c) and wrench (e) onto the bolt.
Turn the bolt (f) clockwise to push out the pin.
Remove the chain.
Engage a low gear and unscrew the nut (12).
Remove the nut (12) and the safety washer (13) on the pinion.
Remove the engine pinion (14) from the gearbox secondary shaft.
Remove the spacer (15) with o-ring (16) from the gearbox secondary shaft.
Important
The o-ring (16) must be renewed on reassembly.
Inspecting the final drive
To check the wear of the final drive, visually check the pinion (14) and
sprocket (17). If the teeth are found to worn as
shown in the figure (dotted line), the sprocket must be renewed.
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Refitting the front sprocket
Grease the o-ring (16) and install it on the front sprocket spacer (15).
Fit the spacer, from the o-ring side, on the secondary shaft and drive it fully
home against the inner ring of the bearing ...
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Refitting the clutch-side crankcase cover
Clean and degrease mating surfaces on the clutch-side crankcase half cover
and crankcase and ensure that locating bush
(12) and the o-ring (11), located in correspondence with the oil way, are
installed in the crankcase.
Apply an even, regular bead of ducati liquid gasket (a) on the mating ...
Removing the water radiators
Loosen the screws (p) that retain the supports (s) of the front splashguard
to the air ducts (24) and (26).
Loosen the screws (30), to separate the two internal air ducts (24) and (26).
Disconnect the wiring connectors of the main wiring loom (c) from both fans.
Disconne ...
Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs
Spark plugs are essential to smooth engine running and
should be checked at regular intervals.
The condition of the spark plugs provides a good indication of
how well the engine is running.
Have the spark plugs inspected or replaced at a ducati dealer
or authorised service centre; they will ...