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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Refitting the timing covers

Locate vertical cylinder external cover (25), horizontal cylinder external cover (3) and central external cover (1) by starting the screws (4).

Apply the recommended threadlocker to the screws (4).

Tighten the screws (4) to a torque of 10 nm (min. 9 Nm - max. 11 Nm) (sect. 3 - 3, Engine torque settings).

Refitting the timing covers


Refitting the timing covers


Refitting the timing covers


Note

If the above operations have been carried out with the engine installed in the frame, refit the previously removed parts.

Refitting the timing covers


Refitting the timing belts
Rotate the pulleys on the timing belt driveshaft until the timing mark on the outer roller is aligned with the mark on the clutch-side crankcase cover. In this condition, the horizontal cylinder ...

Camshafts
Head Stud bolt Special screw Sealing washer Horizontal cylinder head cover Vertical cylinder head cover Special screw O-ring Head gasket Screw Pin Union Clamp Horizont ...

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Adjusting the steering head bearings
Note To adjust the steering bearing clearance, follow what is described in sect. 4 - 3, Adjusting the steering head bearings. If the problems found are not solved, check the wear of steering bearings (6) and replace them, if necessary, as described in paragraph "removal of the steering head c ...

Routing of wiring on frame
The routing of the wiring has been optimised to ensure the minimum obstruction. Each section is designed to prevent interference with parts that might damage wires or cause operating failures when riding. The plates on the following pages show the origins ("0" points) for correct re-routin ...

Removal of the rear shock absorber
Loosen the screws (22) and remove the assembly (34) from the frame. Loosen the screws (27) and remove the tank unit (s) of the shock absorber from the support (19). Hold the lh bush (6) and loosen the rh bush (5) to release the front side of the shock absorber assembly. Un ...

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