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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Removal of the shock absorber support

Ducati Diavel Service Manual / Chassis / Rear shock absorber assembly / Removal of the shock absorber support

Remove the rear brake master cylinder (sect. 7 - 4, Removing of the rear brake control).

Remove the rear shock absorber (see removal of the rear shock absorber of this section).

Loosen the screws (2) and (7) and their nuts (35).

Removal of the shock absorber support


Removal of the shock absorber support


Remove the side stand (sect. 7 - 16, Removing of the side stand).

Refitting the rear suspension
Lubricate the thread and underside of the special screw (1). Insert the lower side of the shock absorber into the swingarm and insert the screw (1). Tighten the screw (1) to a torque of 45 nm ...

Refitting the shock absorber support
If you had removed them, apply recommended grease on the threads of the adjusters (4) and the ring nuts (3) having care not to have grease on the surface (c) of the adjusters. Tighten the adjust ...

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Replacing the rear phonic wheel sensor
Disconnect the rear abs sensor (5) connector (c) from the main electric wiring. Open all the retainer clamps of the rear abs sensor cable (5): refer to table of sect. 7 - 6, Flexible wiring/hoses positioning. Remove the rear abs sensor (5) from its seat on the rear calliper mounting ...

Checking brake pads for wear
Check brake pads wear through the inspection hole in the callipers. Change both pads if friction material thickness of even just one pad is about 1 mm. Warning Friction material wear beyond this limit would lead to metal support contact with the brake disc thus compromising braking efficie ...

Legal rights
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is in addition to the ducati limited motorcycle warranty. Additional information Any replacement part that is equivalent in performance and durability may be used in ...

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