Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Checking the camshafts and supports
Check the cam contact surfaces for scratches, grooves, steps and waving.
Worn cams are frequently the cause of poor timing, which leads to loss of engine power.
Place the camshaft between two centres and check the run-out on the areas indicated using two dial gauges.
Service limit: 0.1 Mm.
Visually inspect the camshaft tracks for scoring and abnormal wear. If any of the above defects are found, the camshaft should be renewed.
If you find scoring or excessive wear, check the operation of the engine lubrication circuit.
Removal of the camshafts
Unscrew and remove the screws (7) and the o-rings (8) from the cylinder head
covers.
Remove the cylinder head cover (6).
Remove the gaskets (4) and (9).
Repeat the same procedure fo ...
Refitting the camshafts
If the stud bolts (2) were removed, apply the recommended threadlocker to the
short end of the stud bolts (2), i.E. The
end that is to be screwed into the cylinder head. Tighten the stud bolts (2) ...
Other materials:
Removal of the licence plate holder
Disconnect connector (5) of the number plate holder wiring from the main one.
Release the number plate holder light cable from the ties and the cable grommets
as indicated in sect- 7 - 6, flexible
wiring/hoses positioning, since the cable is together with the rear abs sensor
cable.
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Timing system
Desmodromic (type) with four valves per cylinder,
operated by eight rocker arms (4 opening rockers and 4
closing rockers) and two overhead camshafts. It is operated
by the crankshaft through spur gears, belt rollers and toothed
belts.
Desmodromic timing system (fig. 159)
Opening (or upp ...
Abs diagnosis
Note
The on-screen icons used during this procedure are explained in a table at
the end of this section.
If the abs system is not working correctly, system diagnosis is possible
through the dds diagnosis instrument.
Turn on the dds diagnosis instrument (1) referring to the paragraph "tester ...