Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Maintenance operations

Scheduled maintenance chart

Operations to be carried out by the dealer List of operations to be performed at 1000 km Reading of the error memory with dds on the engine control units, vehicle and abs Change the engine oil C ...

Check engine oil level

Check the engine oil level through the sight glass (1) on the right-hand side of the oil sump. Stop the engine and allow a few minutes for the oil to settle to a steady level. Oil level must b ...

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Refitting the rear suspension
Lubricate the thread and underside of the special screw (1). Insert the lower side of the shock absorber into the swingarm and insert the screw (1). Tighten the screw (1) to a torque of 45 nm +/- 5% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings). Lubricate bushes (5) and (6) with recommended gr ...

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, ...

Topping up the electrolyte
Warning Before carrying out any operations on the battery, keep in mind the safety standards (sect.1 - 3, General safety rules). The electrolyte in the battery is toxic and can cause burns if it comes into contact with the skin because it contains sulphuric acid. Wear protective clothing, a ...