Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Bleeding of the abs hydraulic system
If some "sponginess" is detected on the brake control, due to air bubbles in the system, bleed the system, as indicated in sect. 4 - 3, Changing the brake fluid.
Before bleeding a brake pump, move back the calliper pistons, as indicated in (sect. 4 - 3, Changing the brake fluid) to Drain in the pump the air collected near the abs control unit purge must be carried out by means of the corresponding joints (a) placed near the callipers and the brake pumps.
Important
Do not undo the fixing screws of the joints of the pipes on the abs hydraulic control unit, unless control unit replacement is necessary.
Important
If the abs control unit is replaced, this must be supplied with secondary circuit already full of fluid; the control unit must be fitted and the system filled and bleeded as a traditional system.
Adjusting of the air-gap phonic wheel sensor
(For front as well as rear sensor) in each case of maintenance that foresees:
Replacement or refitting of the wheel
Replacement or refitting of the phonic wheel (1) or (2)
Replacement or refit ...
Handlebar unit
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Other materials:
Tool kit and accessories
The tool kit (2) is located under the seat (1) while the owner’s
manual is housed in the compartment under the seat.
The tool kit includes:
Fuse pliers;
Two helmet anti-theft cables;
Screwdriver;
Screwdriver handle;
14/16 Mm box wrench;
6 Mm rod;
3 Mm allen wrench;
4 Mm allen ...
Key-on/key-off using the red key on the handlebar with the active key
A key-on can be performed by pressing the red key (6) on
the handlebar in the hands free on/off position and in
the presence of the active key (3, fig. 77).
Note
The active key (3, fig. 77) Has a range of approx. 1.5 M,
therefore it must be located within this range.
Key-off can be performed ...
Reassembling the frame and the lateral footrests
Apply the recommended grease to the thread of the pins (9) and of the nuts
(8).
Place the frame (1) and the brackets (2) and (3) on the engine block. Start the
pins (9) by holding the nuts (8) and insert
without tightening the screws (6) into the adjusters (4).
Position and fix the rear s ...