Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Removal of the front wheel
Support the bike so that the front wheel is raised from the ground.
Remove the front brake calliper (b) by unscrewing the two screws (a) securing the calliper to the fork leg; do not disconnect the calliper from the hose.
Warning
Do not operate the brake lever when the callipers are removed. This can cause the brake pistons to be expelled.
Loosen and remove the nut (1) on left side of the wheel shaft.
Recover the washer (2).
Loosen the wheel shaft screws (8) on the fork legs.
Working from the left-hand side, use a plastic mallet to drive the axle (10) out from the opposite side and remove it.
Remove the wheel and recover the spacers (3) and (9).
Working from both sides, remove the oil sealing ring (4).
Front wheel
Nut
Washer
Left spacer
Sealing ring
Bearing
Front wheel rim
Inner spacer
Screw
Right spacer
Front wheel shaft
Valve
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Overhauling the front wheel
Wheel bearings
Before checking the dimensions, check the wear on wheel bearings. Check for
wear by hand after cleaning and degreasing
the bearings in their seats.
Turn the inner race.
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Other materials:
Clutch lever
Lever (1) disengages the clutch. It features a dial adjuster (2)
for lever distance from the twistgrip on handlebar.
The lever distance can be adjusted through 10 clicks of the
dial (2). Turn clockwise to increase lever distance from the
twistgrip. Turn the adjuster counter clockwise to decrea ...
Carrying the maximum load allowed
Your motorcycle is designed for travelling over long
distances with a full load in complete safety.
Even weight distribution is critical to preserving these safety
features and avoiding trouble when performing sudden
manoeuvres or riding on bumpy roads.
Warning
Do not exceed the total permi ...
Checking the camshafts and supports
Check the cam contact surfaces for scratches, grooves, steps and waving.
Worn cams are frequently the cause of poor timing, which leads to loss of engine
power.
Place the camshaft between two centres and check the run-out on the areas
indicated using two dial gauges.
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