Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Inspecting the final drive
To check the wear of the final drive, visually check the pinion (14) and sprocket (17). If the teeth are found to worn as shown in the figure (dotted line), the sprocket must be renewed.
To check the amount of wear on the chain (8), keep the chain taut and measure 16 links.
If the length (l) is greater than 256.5 Mm, the chain should be replaced.
Important
The sprocket (17), engine pinion (14) and chain (8) must all be replaced together as a set.
Final drive
Circlip
Nut
Washer
Nut
Rear sprocket flange
Cush drive bush
Inner ring
Chain
Spacer
Chain cover
Screw
Nut
Lock washer
Front sprocket
Spacer
O-ring
Rear sprocket
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Removing of the front sprocket
Undo the screws (11) and remove the chain cover (10).
Loosen the chain (sect. 4 - 3, Adjusting the chain tension).
Remove the chain with the tool code 88713.1344.
The tool is composed of a ...
Other materials:
Headlight control
This function allows you to reduce current consumption from
the battery, by automatically managing headlight switchingoff.
At key-on, the high beam and low beam lights are off.
When the engine is started, the low beam lights turn on
automatically; from this moment, "normal" operati ...
Removing the flywheel - generator assembly
Use the tool 88713.3367 Fixed to the m10 side stand fixing holes (d).
Secure the tool to the flywheel with the screws (e).
Unscrew the alternator-flywheel retaining nut (15).
Warning
While unscrewing the nut, apply axial pressure to the socket to
avoid damage or injury in the event of the ...
Changing the coolant
Warning
This operation must only be carried out when the engine is cold.
Attempting to change the coolant with the engine hot
could lead to burns from hot coolant or scalding steam.
Place a container under the engine and place the motorcycle on its side
stand.
Remove the expansion reserv ...