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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: 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.

Adjusting the steering head bearings


Slacken the clamp screws (2) securing the steering head to both fork legs.

Adjusting the steering head bearings


With specific wrench 88713.1058 Tighten the adjustment ring nut (3) to a torque of 30 nm +/- 5% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Push the steering head against the ring nut (3) and tighten the screw (1) to a torque of 24 nm +/-5% and the screws (2) to 20 nm +/-5% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Adjusting the steering head bearings


Filling the clutch circuit
Warning Clutch fluid will damage painted surfaces if spilled on them. It is also very harmful if it comes into contact with the skin or with the eyes; in the case of accidental contact, wash the a ...

Adjusting the chain tension
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 be ...

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Refitting the exhaust system
Refit the heat guard on the manifold (10) by tightening the nuts (9) to a torque of 10 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings). Position the vertical exhaust manifold (22) on the vertical cylinder head with the gasket (23). Tighten the fixing nuts (21) to a torque of 10 nm +/- 1 ...

Electrical components support
Clip Screw Voltage regulator Battery fixing bracket Battery support Vibration damper mount Hose clip Vibration damper mount Clip Washer Screw Cover Cable grommet Battery Battery mat Screw Bracket Solenoid starter Spring washer Spacer Screw Horn Scre ...

Adjusting the throttle cable
The throttle grip in all steering positions must have free play, measured on the periphery of the flange of the grip, of 1.5 - 2.0 Mm. If necessary, adjust using the adjusters (1) and (2) located on the steering tube on the right side of the motorcycle. Adjuster (1) adjusts the throttle o ...

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