Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Removal of the rear wheel eccentric hub and rear wheel shaft
Before removing the eccentric hub, you must first remove the parts listed below.
Slacken off the screws (34).
Remove the spacer (20) and the inner ring (21) on the chain side and remove the wheel shaft (31) with the brake disc (30) from the opposite side.
Remove the circlip (19) on the wheel side of the eccentric hub.
Remove washers (16), the o-ring (17) and the calliper holding plate (18) with the other o-ring (17).
Withdraw the eccentric hub (22) from the chain side of the swingarm.
Note
The rear hub is a component particularly critical to the dynamic safety of the motorcycle; under no circumstances may the internal components of the hub be serviced or repaired. The hub may be ordered as a complete assembly, spare part no. 756.2.013.1A.
Swingarm
Swingarm pivot
Washer
Special screw
Bush
Sealing ring
Roller bearing
Special screw
Rear swingarm
Spacer
Bearing
Spacer
Spacer
Hose clip
Pin
Chain slider (lower)
Wa ...
Refitting the rear wheel eccentric hub and rear wheel shaft
Refitting is the reverse of removal, with attention to the following points.
If the calliper bracket locating pin (14) was removed, apply the recommended
threadlocker on reassembly.
Tighten th ...
Other materials:
Checking and topping up coolant level
Check coolant level in the expansion tank on the right side of
the vehicle.
Steer the handlebar completely to the left and check that the
level is between the min and max marks on the side of the
expansion reservoir.
Top up if the level is below the min mark.
Unscrew the filler plug (1) ...
Checking drive chain tension
Important
Have chain tension adjusted by a ducati dealer or
authorised service centre.
Make the rear wheel turn until you find the position where
chain is tightest.
Set the vehicle on the side stand. Push down the chain at the
point of measurement and release.
Measure the distance betwee ...
Engine setting function (engine power control)
This function customises engine power and output.
To access the function it is necessary to view the ""setting" menu", using
buttons (1) "s" or (2) "t" select the "riding
mode" function and press the reset button (3) to enter the following page.
Use button (1) "s" or (2) "t" to select the r ...