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 front wheel
Support the bike so that the front wheel is raised from the ground.
Remove the front brake calliper (b) by unscrewing the two screws (a) securing
the calliper to the fork leg; do not
disconnect the calliper from the hose.
Warning
Do not operate the brake lever when the callipers are ...
Removal of the throttle twistgrip
Peel back the rubber sleeve (a) protecting the throttle control cables.
Undo the screws (b) of the throttle grip (6) and open the command.
Disconnect the throttle grip cables (10) by unhooking the cable ends (c) from
their seats.
Remove the throttle twistgrip (6) from the handlebar.
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Removal of the handlebar
Unscrew and remove the screws (3) securing the upper clamp (1).
Remove the upper clamp (1).
Remove the handlebar (4) from its seat on the steering head.
To remove the grips (5), refer to the exploded view at the beginning of this
chapter.
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