Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Removal of the clutch master cylinder assembly
Warning
The clutch master cylinder manufacturer advises against servicing of the clutch master cylinder (1) due to the safetycritical nature of this component. Incorrect overhaul of this component could endanger rider safety.
Maintenance operations of the master cylinder are limited to replacing the following parts: control lever, reservoir unit, and master cylinder fasteners.
Loosen the special screw (1) by collecting the seals (2), to release the clutch master cylinder assembly (3) from the clutch control pipe (4).
Undo the fixing screws (v) of the mounting u-bolt (6) and then remove the clutch master cylinder unit (3) from the handlebar.
Refer to the exploded view at the beginning of this section for indications on disassembly and replacement of the master cylinder components.
Hydraulic clutch control
Special screw
Sealing washer
Clutch master cylinder
Clutch hydraulic pipe (metal braid)
Screw
Spare stand
Washer
Microswitch
Pin
Bleed valve
Screw
Roller
O-ring
Clutch ...
Refitting the clutch master cylinder assembly
Insert the clutch master cylinder assembly (3) and the clamp (6) on the left
handlebar, so that the top mating faces
match the mark (z) on the handlebar as shown.
Couple terminal (6) to th ...
Other materials:
Reassembly of the cylinder head
The exhaust side can be identified by the three threaded holes on the flange.
The intake side can be identified by the presence of four threaded holes on
the flange.
All the photos in this chapter refer to a vertical cylinder head.
Valve guide sealing rings
Position the cylinder head o ...
Reassembly of the gearbox
To refit the gearbox components follow the procedure under sect. 9 - 9.2,
Reassembly of the crankcase halves, relating to
reassembly of the engine crankcase.
As a final practical test, ensure that with the gearbox in neutral the front
coupling dogs (a) of sliding gears (b) are
equidistant o ...
Changing the engine oil and filter cartridge
Note
This operation has to be carried out with hot engine (but turned off)
because the oil in these conditions is more fluid and
its evacuation is faster and complete.
Remove the drain plug (3) with seal (a) from the oil sump and allow the oil
to drain off.
Warning
Dispose of oil and/or fil ...