Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Removing outer components
Note
The following removal operations are required in order to renew and/or clean the crankcase halves. If the original crankcase halves are to be reused, then the removal of these components is not essential.
Unscrew the screw (17) and remove the oil breather valve (1) with the o-rings (2). Check the condition of o-rings (2) and renew them if necessary.
Unscrew and remove the oil filter support nipple (6) and remove also by-pass spring (7).
Remove the mesh filter (a) from the clutch crankcase half (sect. 4 - 3, Changing the engine oil and filter cartridge).
Remove the drain plug (10) with its seal (9).
Remove gear position sensor (4) by means of the tool number 88713.3407.
Remove the
Remove the cylinder head studs (5) with the aid of the appropriate tool.
To remove the engine sensor (23), unscrew the screw (25) and recover the washer (26).
Check the condition of o-rings (22) and renew them if necessary
Loosen the clutch fluid flow rate adjusting valve (36) and remove the washer (37), the spring (38), the cap (39) and the ball (40).
External components
Oil breather valve
O-ring
Sealing washer
Gear position sensor
Cylinder barrel/head stud
Nipple
By-pass spring
Plug
Plug
Aluminium gasket
Nut
Lock washer
Timing gear pair ...
Refitting the external components
Fit the cap (39) on spring (38) until it engages.
Mount ball (40), spring (38) with cap (39), washer (37) and screw (36) on the
chain side half-casing by starting the
screw into hole (f).
Note
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Other materials:
Adjusting the steering head bearings
Note
To adjust the steering bearing clearance, follow what is described in
sect. 4 - 3, Adjusting the steering head bearings.
If the problems found are not solved, check the wear of steering bearings (6)
and replace them, if necessary, as described
in paragraph "removal of the steering head c ...
Reassembling the electrical components support
Check the presence of clips (1), (9) and (24) on the support (5).
Check the presence of rubber pads (6) and (8) and of cable grommet (7).
Check that the voltage regulator (3) and the solenoid starter (18) are in
place on the support (5) with their wiring as
shown.
The horn (22) mus ...
Checking drive chain tension
Important
Have chain tension adjusted by a ducati dealer or
authorised service centre.
Make the rear wheel turn until you find the position where
chain is tightest.
Set the vehicle on the side stand. Push down the chain at the
point of measurement and release.
Measure the distance betwee ...