Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Separation of the crankcase halves
Use two screwdrivers to remove the circlip (29) from the timing belt driveshaft shaft (30) on the clutch-side crankcase half.
Note
Take care to avoid scoring the surface of the shaft while removing the circlip.
Unscrew the crankcase half screws on the chain side.
Unscrew the two screws (12) on the clutch side near the vertical cylinder.
Reuse the alternator cover or a service cover with puller 88713.1749 Fitted. Secure cover to crankcase half with some of the original screws and begin separation by turning the central pin of the tool.
Tap the end of the gearbox secondary shaft with a plastic mallet to separate the crankcase halves.
Note
Take care not to lose the shims on the shafts and on the selector drum.
Remove gearbox shafts and gearbox selector drum from the crankcase halves (sect. 9 - 7.2, Removal of the gearbox assembly.
Drive out the crankshaft (l) using a plastic mallet, taking care not to lose the shims.
Remove the timing belt driveshaft (30).
Remove the screws (34), remove the pipes (33) and collect the o-rings (32).
Crankcase halves
Bearing
Bearing holder bushing
Alternator-side crankcase half
Bearing
Circlip
Washer
Bearing
Sealing ring
Bearing
Retaining plate
Screw
Screw
Clutch-side crankcase half
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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 bushing ...
Other materials:
Coolant expansion tank
Plug
Screw
Fuel filler flange
Clip nut
Clamp
Hose clip
Valve/tank hose
Clamp
Screw
Spacer
Rubber mounting
Expansion reservoir
Filler cap
Hose clip
Support
Screw
Washer
Screw
Hose clip
Breather hose
Clamp
Pump/radiator sleeve
Radiator/radiator sleeve ...
Adjusting the steering head bearings
Excessive handlebar play or shaking forks in the steering head indicate that
the play in the steering head bearings
requires adjustment. Proceed as follows:
loosen the clamp screw (1) that holds the steering tube to the steering head.
Slacken the clamp screws (2) securing the steering head ...
Refitting the front footrests
Note
The assembly of the front footrests is described only for the right one
(2) but it is the same also for the left one.
Place the spring (4) bringing the end (a) onto the footrest (2).
Place the footrest (2) in the correct position, by inserting the end (c) of the
spring (4) in the hole ...