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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Removal of the cylinder heads

Removal of the cylinder heads


Using the tool code 88713.2676, Undo the nuts (21) on the cylinder head stud bolts.

Remove the cylinder head nuts (21) and special washers (22).

Removal of the cylinder heads


Remove the cylinder head assembly by lifting it off the engine studs.

Repeat the same procedure for the other cylinder head.

Valves - rocker arms
Closing rocker arm shaft Opening rocker arm shaft Opening rocker arm Closing rocker arm (left) Valve opening shim Half rings Valve closing shim Sealing ring Valve guide Exhaus ...

Removing the valves
Raise the rocker arm (3) and remove the opening shim (5) from the valves with a pair of pliers. Push down the closing rocker arms (16) and (4) and the closing shim (7). Remove the half r ...

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Check the engine oil pressure
Note The on-screen icons used during this procedure are explained in a table at the end of this section. To measure the pressure of the lubrication circuit, use the engine oil pressure test point (19) as described below. Disconnect the wiring connector (f) of pressure switch (1) and rem ...

Removing the valve rocker arms
With the cylinder head in the condition described in the previous paragraph, remove the rocker arms. Unscrew the eight plugs (12) and recover the seals (15). Using an m6 screw, withdraw the shafts (2) of the opening rocker arms (3) on the exhaust and intake sides. Remove the openi ...

Throttle valve operation engine
Introduction The electric motor actuating the throttle valve for the vertical cylinder is mounted on the throttle body of the diavel, while a link rod connects the vertical cylinder throttle valve to the horizontal cylinder throttle valve. In the electric motor, the throttle valve position se ...

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