Ducati Diavel Service Manual: 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).
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 ...
Other materials:
Refitting the cylinder head assemblies
Warning
To prevent oil leaks past the contact area between cylinders and
crankcase, each time the head is removed, cylinder and
piston must be removed as well to clean the mating faces of crankcase and
cylinder and restore the spoiled gaskets and
o-rings and apply again liquid sealant (sect. ...
Wiring diagram of the hands free system
The diagram illustrates the inputs, outputs and communication lines used by
the hands free system.
1I - on/off button placed on the hands free system (located below the plastic
cover)
2I - on/off button placed on the bike handlebar rh side
3I - steering position micro-switch
4I - steerin ...
Side stand
Important
Before lowering the side stand, check that the ground
is sufficiently even and firm.
Do not park on soft or pebbled ground or on asphalt melted
by the sun heat and similar or the motorcycle may fall over.
When parking on a slope, always park with the rear wheel on
the downhill sid ...