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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Refitting the rear suspension

Lubricate the thread and underside of the special screw (1).

Insert the lower side of the shock absorber into the swingarm and insert the screw (1).

Tighten the screw (1) to a torque of 45 nm +/- 5% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Refitting the rear suspension


Lubricate bushes (5) and (6) with recommended grease.

Position the upper part of the shock absorber assembly on the supporting plate and fit bush (6) on the lh side of the vehicle, and bush (5) on the right side.

Tighten the bush (5) to a torque of 45 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3- 3, Frame torque settings) while holding the bush (6).

Refitting the rear suspension


Refitting the rear suspension


Refit the tank assembly (s) of the shock absorber on support (19) and tighten the screws (27) to a torque of 10 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Refitting the rear suspension


Reposition the assembly (34) on the frame and tighten the screws (22) to a torque of 10 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Refitting the rear suspension


Refitting the rear suspension


Reassembly of rear shock absorber - rocker arm - linkage assembly
Once the needle roller bearings (9) have been removed from the rocker arm (18), upon reassembly fit a new needle roller bearing (9) on drift part no. 88713.1071 And lubricate with recommended greas ...

Removal of the shock absorber support
Remove the rear brake master cylinder (sect. 7 - 4, Removing of the rear brake control). Remove the rear shock absorber (see removal of the rear shock absorber of this section). Loosen the s ...

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Refitting the rear mudguard
Place the rear mudguard (8) on the swingarm, fitting the screws (9) with recommended threadlocker. The screw (9) in the bottom hole of the rear mudguard (8) must be installed with the washer (r). Tighten the screws (9) to a torque of 5 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings). ...

Refitting the throttle twistgrip
Lubricate the ends of the throttle grip cables (10) and the twistgrip race with the recommended grease. The closing cable (10) features a writing on the yellow tube, whereas the opening one (10) features such writing on the white tube. To refit the throttle control components, proceed i ...

Reassembling the electrical components support
Check the presence of clips (1), (9) and (24) on the support (5). Check the presence of rubber pads (6) and (8) and of cable grommet (7). Check that the voltage regulator (3) and the solenoid starter (18) are in place on the support (5) with their wiring as shown. The horn (22) mus ...

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