Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Refitting the engine
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
Important
Apply recommended grease and tighten the special screws (6) to a torque of 60 nm +/- 5% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
Tighten the nuts (3) to a torque of 48 nm +/- 5% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
Warning
For the assembly sequence of nuts and screws refer to sect. 7 - 17, Reassembling the frame and the lateral footrests.
Refit the removed parts by performing the steps shown in the table and in the specific sections of the manual in reverse order.
Removal of the engine
In order to remove engine you must first remove a series of other components
from the motorcycle.
Most of these removal procedures are described in the relative sections of this
manual.
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Inspection of the gear selector forks
Visually inspect the gear selector forks. Bent forks must be renewed as they
may lead to difficulties in gear changing or
may suddenly disengage when under load.
Use a feeler gauge to check the clearance of each fork in its gear groove.
If the service limit has been exceeded, check whether ...
Reassembly of the connecting rods
Before starting, check that the crankshaft main bearing journals and big-end
journals are free of burrs or evident signs of
machining: if necessary, clean the surfaces with very fine emery cloth and oil.
Check that the grooves are in perfect condition with no signs of forcing.
Clean the cra ...
Checking drive chain tension
Important
Have chain tension adjusted by a ducati dealer or
authorised service centre.
Make the rear wheel turn until you find the position where
chain is tightest.
Set the vehicle on the side stand. Push down the chain at the
point of measurement and release.
Measure the distance betwee ...