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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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Spark plugs replacement
Check the colour of the ceramic insulation around the central electrode: an even, light brown colour indicates the engine is in good condition and running at the right temperature. Inspect the centre electrode for wear and check spark plug gap, which should be: 0.8+/-0.1 Mm. Important ...

Overhaul of the cylinder barrel/piston components
Overhauling the cylinder Check that the walls of the cylinder bore are perfectly smooth. Measure the cylinder bore diameter at 50 mm from the top face and determine the size class to which it belongs in accordance with the values specified in sect. 3 - 1.1Cylinder/piston. Repeat measurement o ...

Bleeding of the abs hydraulic system
If some "sponginess" is detected on the brake control, due to air bubbles in the system, bleed the system, as indicated in sect. 4 - 3, Changing the brake fluid. Before bleeding a brake pump, move back the calliper pistons, as indicated in (sect. 4 - 3, Changing the brake fluid) to Drain in ...

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