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:
Air intake
Air filter
Right air duct
Screw
Air temperature sensor
Screw
Left air duct
Sealing washer
Threaded insert
Spacer
Clamp
Breather hose
Spare parts catalogue
Diavel abs air intake - oil breather
Diavel carbon
abs
air intake - oil breather
Important
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Dtc (ducati traction control) setting function
This function allows you to customise the level of dtc intervention (ducati
traction control) or disable it for every riding
mode.
To access the function it is necessary to view the ""setting" menu", using
buttons (1) "s" or (2) "t" select the "riding
mode" function and press the reset butt ...
Removal of the gear selector lever
Unscrew and remove the fixing screws (18) and (20) of the complete gear
selector lever (21) and collect the spacer (19).
Remove the gearchange mechanism complete with the shaft, spring, and stop plate.
Important
Visually inspect the gear selector claw (14) for wear, particularly aroun ...