Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Refitting the gearchange mechanism

Make sure that the gearchange linkage assembly (6) is installed with the ball joint with a left-hand thread (a) facing the lever (8).

Apply the recommended grease to the non-threaded surface of the pin (4).

Fit the first o-ring (5) in the pin (4).

Start the pin (4) in the gearchange lever (1). Smear recommended grease on the second o-ring (5). Insert the second o Ring (5) and the washer (9).

Apply the recommended threadlocker to the threaded side of the pin (4). Fit the gearchange lever (1) on the footrest bracket and tighten the pin (4) to a torque of 23 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Fit the lever (8) on the gearchange control assembly, and start the screw (10).

Tighten the screw (10) to the torque of 10 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Fit the gear control unit inserting the lever (8) on the gear control pin, apply threadlocker on the screw (7) and insert it on the lever (8).

Tighten the screw (7) to a torque of 10 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).