Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Disassembly of the crankshaft/connecting rods assembly
Unscrew the screws (1) and separate the connecting rods from the crankshaft.
Important
Take care not to mix up components of different connecting rods and maintain the original orientation.
Removal of the crankshaft/connecting rods assembly
After separating the crankcase halves, withdraw the crankshaft (6) complete
with connecting rods (2).
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Overhaul of the connecting rods
Make the following dimensional checks on the connecting rods:
Clearance with gudgeon pin on assembly.
In the event of excessive wear (sect. 3 - 1.1, Crankshaft), replace the
connecting rod.
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Other materials:
Checking brake and clutch fluid level
The levels should not fall below the min marks on the
respective reservoirs.
If the level is too low, air can get into the circuit, thus
impairing the efficiency of the system.
Brake and clutch fluid must be topped up and changed at the
intervals specified in the scheduled maintenance table ...
Removal of the timing belt covers
Loosen the screws (4) securing the central external cover (1) and remove it
from the central side.
Undo the fixing screws (4) of the external cover (25) and remove it from the
vertical thermal unit.
Undo the fixing screws (4) of the external cover (3) and remove it from the
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Reassembly of the cylinder head
The exhaust side can be identified by the three threaded holes on the flange.
The intake side can be identified by the presence of four threaded holes on
the flange.
All the photos in this chapter refer to a vertical cylinder head.
Valve guide sealing rings
Position the cylinder head o ...