Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Overhauling the rear wheel
Inspect the condition of the rear wheel.
As the wheel rim has no bearings, it should be supported using the service tool code 88713.2951.
Note
This service tool can also be used to install the wheel on a balancing machine.
Overhauling the wheel
Inspect the wheel as described below.
Visually inspect the wheel for cracks, scoring and deformation; change the wheel if damaged.
Fit the wheel rim on service tool code 88713.2951 Using the original fasteners.
Using a dial gauge, appropriately supported, measure wheel rim run-out and out-of-round according to the wheel axle (sect. 3 -1.1, Rear wheel).
If the values measured are not within the tolerance limits, renew the wheel.
Removing of the rear wheel
Place the motorcycle on the rear service stand and engage the 1st gear.
Remove the clip (6).
Using a suitable socket wrench, loosen the wheel nut (1).
Fully unscrew the nut (1), then re ...
Refitting the rear wheel
Lubricate the wheel shaft threaded end with prescribed grease.
Insert the wheel shaft by matching (a) with pins (b).
Install spacer (3) with the conical surface faced to the wheel conical ...
Other materials:
Removal of the fuel tank filler cap
Remove tank covers (sect. 5 - 2, Removal of the fuel tank fairings).
Remove hoses (8) and (15) from the filler cap assembly (10).
Open the filler cap.
Unscrew the outer screws (17) securing the ring nut to the filler cap recess.
Remove the filler cap assembly (10).
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Refitting the hands free
Reassembly is a reversal of the removal procedure: in particular apply
prescribed threadlocker to screws (2) and tighten
them to a torque of 20 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
If the hands free button has been previously removed, when refitting it insert
the spring (6) on pi ...
Checking the battery charging system
To check the current flow of the recharging circuit, use the "dds" diagnosis
instrument, which is equipped with an
inductive clamp-type amperemeter: refer to chapter "testing the battery charging
system", sect. 6 - 11
With the dds diagnosis instrument you can determine the engine rpm required ...