Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Cylinder/piston assemblies

Refitting the cylinder head assemblies

Warning To prevent oil leaks past the contact area between cylinders and crankcase, each time the head is removed, cylinder and piston must be removed as well to clean the mating faces of crankcas ...

Removal of the cylinder/piston assembly

Loosen the clamps (7) and remove the hoses (8) and (9) from the cylinder barrels (10) and from the alternator-side crankcase cover. If damaged, unscrew the unions (6). Note T ...

Other materials:

Fuel, lubricants and other fluids
Important Do not use additives in fuel or lubricants. Engine oil A good quality engine oil has special properties. Use only a highly detergent engine oil with certified se, sf or sg or higher service ratings as marked on the container. Viscosity Sae 15w-50 The other viscosity grades ...

Water radiators
Clip nut Spacer Vibration damper mount Screw Screw Spacer Vibration damper mount Clip nut Bush Spacer Rear sprocket Screw Water radiator (right) Screw Screw Air deflector (right) Special screw Electro-fan Screw Vibration damper mount Screw Plug Half ...

Checking and topping up coolant level
Check coolant level in the expansion tank on the right side of the vehicle. Steer the handlebar completely to the left and check that the level is between the min and max marks on the side of the expansion reservoir. Top up if the level is below the min mark. Unscrew the filler plug (1) ...