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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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Changing the coolant
Warning This operation must only be carried out when the engine is cold. Attempting to change the coolant with the engine hot could lead to burns from hot coolant or scalding steam. Place a container under the engine and place the motorcycle on its side stand. Remove the expansion reserv ...

Refitting the fuel tank
If the fuel tank has been disassembled into its component parts, reposition all the parts as shown in the exploded view. In particular: tighten the screws (13) to a torque of 5 nm +/-10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings). Refit the tank by inserting its rear side into the pin on the ...

Stored lap display function
This function displays the stored laps. To access the function it is necessary to view the ""setting" menu", using buttons (1) "s" or (2) "t" select the "lap" function and press the reset button (3) to enter the following page. Use button (1) "s" or (2) "t" to select "lap data" indication a ...

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