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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Refitting the rear sprocket

Ducati Diavel Service Manual / Chassis / Final drive / Refitting the rear sprocket

Check the cush drive bushes (6) condition and, if necessary, replace them by removing them from the flange.

Refitting is the reverse of removal.

Apply recommended grease on the rear sprocket flange (5) external diameter.

Place the rear sprocket flange (5) on sprocket (17) by inserting it on cush drive damper pins (6).

Apply prescribed threadlocker on the nut threads (4).

Start the nuts on the cush drive damper pins (6) threaded side.

Tighten the nuts (4) to a torque of 44 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings), following a cross-pattern sequence.

Refitting the rear sprocket


Check for wear following the instructions given at the beginning of this section.

To refit the nut (2) follow the specifications for the wheel fixing nut, in sect. 7 - 2, Refitting the rear wheel.

Position the clip (1) as shown.

Refitting the rear sprocket


Refitting the rear sprocket


Washing the chain

Chains with o-rings must be washed in oil, diesel fuel or paraffin (kerosene).

Do not use fuel, trichloroethylene or other solvents which will damage the rubber o-rings. For the same reason use only sprays specifically formulated for use with o-ring chains.

Replacing of the rear sprocket
Lock the wheel axle rotation. Remove the clip (1). Loosen the locking nut (2) with a socket wrench. Fully unscrew the nut (2) and remove the washer (3) and the flange (5) with the sproc ...

Lubricating the chain
O-ring chains have sealed, life-lubed link studs and bushes. However, these chains need lubricating at regular intervals to protect metal parts of the chain and the o-rings. Lubrication also ser ...

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Refitting the fuel tank fairings
Make sure that the following components are fitted on the tank fairing (22): Spacers (18); Seals (20). Fit the clips (19) to the central cover (22) at the positions shown, inserting the tabs (h) into the slots (l). Apply threadlocker to the screws (14). Place the tank fairing (22) ...

External components
Oil breather valve O-ring Sealing washer Gear position sensor Cylinder barrel/head stud Nipple By-pass spring Plug Plug Aluminium gasket Nut Lock washer Timing gear pair Key Key O-ring Screw Locating dowel Starter idler gear Washer Gear shaft O-ring ...

Horn not working
Fault codes Dds: horn diagnosis -> short circuit to ground (s.C. Gnd). Dashboard: the error "claxon" (horn) is shown on the service display. The eobd warning light activates. Wiring diagram Db dashboard connection, s horn button. 5 Blue/white - b/w, 1 red/blue - r/b, db 19 purple/bl ...

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