Clean and degrease mating surfaces on the clutch-side crankcase half cover and crankcase and ensure that locating bush (12) and the o-ring (11), located in correspondence with the oil way, are installed in the crankcase.

Apply an even, regular bead of ducati liquid gasket (a) on the mating surface of the crankcase half and around all holes.

Fit the cover assembly (1) to the crankcase half and insert the retaining screws.
Apply recommended threadlocker to the screws (2), (3) and (5).
Lock the screws (2), (3) and (5) to a torque of 10 nm (min. 9 Nm - max. 11 Nm) (sect. 3 - 3, Engine torque settings) in a cross-pattern sequence.


Reassembly of the clutch-side crankcase cover
Primary drive gearsResidual 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 ...
Inspection of the gear selector drum
Use a gauge to measure the clearance between fork pin and the slot on the
selector drum.
If the service limit is exceeded, determine which part must be replaced by
comparing these dimensions with those of new
components (sect. 3 - 1.1, Gearbox).
Also check the wear on the drum support pin ...
Operating principle and characteristics of the ride-by-wire system
The engine control system of the diavel uses a ride-by-wire system with
motorised throttle valves. This eliminates all
direct connection with metal cables between the throttle grip and the throttle
valves themselves. Cables are used to
rotate the aps potentiometer, which generates an electric ...