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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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Removal of the rear shock absorber
Loosen the screws (22) and remove the assembly (34) from the frame. Loosen the screws (27) and remove the tank unit (s) of the shock absorber from the support (19). Hold the lh bush (6) and loosen the rh bush (5) to release the front side of the shock absorber assembly. Un ...

Reassembly of the control unit
Insert the control unit (4) into the protecting sheath (5) and position it on the airbox. Position the relay supporting bracket (2) by starting and tightening the screws (1) to a torque of 6 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings), and connect the control unit connectors (3). ...

Radiator fan relay
Introduction The radiator fans are powered via a specific relay, which is enabled by the engine control unit. Component assembling position A injection relay; b etv relay (throttle valve actuator motor), c radiator fan relay, d engine control unit. Location of right hand fan connecti ...

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