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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 ...

Other materials:

Removal of the timing belt covers
Loosen the screws (4) securing the central external cover (1) and remove it from the central side. Undo the fixing screws (4) of the external cover (25) and remove it from the vertical thermal unit. Undo the fixing screws (4) of the external cover (3) and remove it from the horizonta ...

Refitting the number plate holder
Place the number plate light (5), as indicated, on the number plate holder plate (8) and tighten the screws (7) to a torque of 2 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings). Thread the number plate light wiring (c) into the opening in the number plate holder plate as shown. Fit ...

Removal of the fuel tank fairings
Remove the rh air inlet (7) by loosening screws (6) and (9). Undo the retaining screw (3) of the rh front half-fairing (1). Slightly pull the pin (a) to disengage it from the seal (b), and remove the rh front half-fairing (1) by sliding it onwards and releasing the tabs (c) from the ...

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