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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Disassembly of rear shock absorber - rocker arm - linkage assembly

Ducati Diavel Service Manual / Chassis / Rear shock absorber assembly / Disassembly of rear shock absorber - rocker arm - linkage assembly

Undo the screw (15) and remove the rear shock absorber (11) from the rocker arm (18).

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Disassembly of rear shock absorber - rocker arm - linkage assembly


Undo the screw (14) and the nut (21) and remove the linkages (10) and (12) from the rocker arm (18).

Disassembly of rear shock absorber - rocker arm - linkage assembly


The rocker arm movement is obtained by needle roller bearings (9) rotating on a spacer (13); two seals (8) are placed at the outer ends and keep the lubricant inside the roller cages.

Remove the inner spacer (13), the seals (8) and the needle roller bearings (9) using a suitable punch.

Important

Take care not to damage the bearing housings on the rocker arm while driving out the bearings. Once removed, the seals (8) and needle roller bearings (9) may not be refitted.

Disassembly of rear shock absorber - rocker arm - linkage assembly


Removal of the rear shock absorber
Loosen the screws (22) and remove the assembly (34) from the frame. Loosen the screws (27) and remove the tank unit (s) of the shock absorber from the support (19). Hold the lh bush (6 ...

Reassembly of rear shock absorber - rocker arm - linkage assembly
Once the needle roller bearings (9) have been removed from the rocker arm (18), upon reassembly fit a new needle roller bearing (9) on drift part no. 88713.1071 And lubricate with recommended greas ...

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