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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 ...

Other materials:

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 ...

High engine coolant temperature
The activation of this (amber yellow) "warning" indicates that the engine coolant temperature is high. It is activated when the temperature reaches 121C (250f). Note In this case, ducati recommends stopping and shutting off the engine immediately; make sure that the fans are workin ...

Fuel, lubricants and other fluids
Important Do not use additives in fuel or lubricants. Engine oil A good quality engine oil has special properties. Use only a highly detergent engine oil with certified se, sf or sg or higher service ratings as marked on the container. Viscosity Sae 15w-50 The other viscosity grades ...

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