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 filler cap
Position seal (18) in tank cap (10) as shown and reassemble following the
removal procedure in the reverse sequence.
In particular tighten the screws (17) to a torque of 3 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3,
Frame torque settings).
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Routine maintenance record
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Inspection of the gear selector forks
Visually inspect the gear selector forks. Bent forks must be renewed as they
may lead to difficulties in gear changing or
may suddenly disengage when under load.
Use a feeler gauge to check the clearance of each fork in its gear groove.
If the service limit has been exceeded, check whether ...