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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Refitting the swingarm

Ducati Diavel Service Manual / Chassis / Swingarm / Refitting the swingarm

Apply the recommended threadlocker to the screws (7).

Install the lower chain guard (15) on the swingarm (8), fastening it with the screws (7): tighten the screws (7) to a torque of 4 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Refitting the swingarm


Locate the swingarm (8) on the frame.

Lubricate with recommended grease the swingarm shaft (1) with the screw (3) and insert it fully home on the frame and through the brackets (36).

Refitting the swingarm


Refitting the swingarm


On the bike opposite side fix the swingarm shaft (1) with the screw (3) after having lubricated it with recommended grease, and fit the washer (2) between frame and swingarm.

Tighten the screw (3) to the torque of 72 nm +/- 5% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Refitting the swingarm


Position the rear brake hose, the rear speed sensor cable, and the rear wiring on the swingarm, by starting the screws (26) of the cable grommet (25).

Tighten the screw (26) to a torque of 8 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Refitting the swingarm


Refit the upper chain slider (24) and the hose guide (13) and tighten the screws (7) to a torque of 4 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Refitting the swingarm


Refitting the swingarm


Refitting the swingarm


Refit the rear wheel eccentric hub as described in chapter "refitting the rear wheel eccentric hub and rear wheel shaft" of this section.

Refitting the swingarm


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