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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Disassembly of the gearchange mechanism

Ducati Diavel Service Manual / Chassis / Gearchange mechanism / Disassembly of the gearchange mechanism

Refer to the exploded view at the beginning of this section for indications on disassembly and renewal of gearchange components.

If the bushing (2) inside the pedal (1) needs replacing, grease the external surface and drive the new bushing into place using a press. The bushing must be seated 2 mm below the outer face of the pedal.

Disassembly of the gearchange mechanism


Warning

After working on the gearchange control, check the position of the gearchange pedal.

To adjust the gearchange pedal position, follow the instructions indicated in sec. 4 - 3, Adjusting the position of the gear change and rear brake pedals.

Removal of the gearchange control
Loosen and remove the pivot screw (4) securing the gearchange pedal (1) and recover the washer (9) and the o-ring  Seals (5). Loosen and remove the screw (7) securing the gearchange lever (8 ...

Refitting the gearchange mechanism
Make sure that the gearchange linkage assembly (6) is installed with the ball joint with a left-hand thread (a) facing the lever (8). Apply the recommended grease to the non-threaded surface of ...

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Removal of the fuel tank fairings
Remove the rh air inlet (7) by loosening screws (6) and (9). Undo the retaining screw (3) of the rh front half-fairing (1). Slightly pull the pin (a) to disengage it from the seal (b), and remove the rh front half-fairing (1) by sliding it onwards and releasing the tabs (c) from the ...

Residual range indication when the service is due
After resetting the first oil service warning (triggered at 1000 km), upon every key-on the system displays the indication of which type of service should be performed next (oil service or desmo service) and the residual range. A (green) warning (1, fig. 32) Is activated for 2 seconds on ever ...

Lubricating cables and joints
Check the outer sheath of the throttle control and cold start lever cables for damage at regular intervals. The outer plastic cover should not be flattened or cracked. Operate the controls to make sure the inner cables slide smoothly inside the outer sheath: if you feel any friction or catching, ...

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