Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Removing of the abs control unit
Drain the hydraulic fluid that is inside the front and rear braking system tubes by disconnecting them from the master cylinder and the calliper (sect. 4 -3, Changing the brake fluid).
Disconnect the connector (a) of the abs control unit (6).
Loosen the screws (16) that retain the abs control unit support (12) and remove it from the vehicle.
Undo the four special screw (17) fixing the pipes (10), (9), (8) and (7), on the abs control unit (6), removing the gaskets (11).
Warning
Every time that gaskets (11) are removed, they must be replaced with new gaskets (11).
Important
Do not open the abs control unit: if it is faulty, replace it.
Note
If it is necessary to replace one or more pipes, follow the instructions indicated in paragraph "flexible wiring/hoses positioning" of this section.
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 ...
Refitting the abs control unit
If the brake hoses (7), (8), (9) and (10) on the abs control unit are changed
or removed, ensure that the fittings on the
control unit are positioned correctly.
Warning
If incorrectly positioned, ...
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Instrument panel diagnosis
This function identifies any abnormal vehicle behaviours.
The instrument panel activates any abnormal vehicle
behaviours in real time (errors).
At key-on (at the end of the check) one or more "errors"
are displayed in red (only if they are active).
When an "error" is t ...
Adjusting the steering head bearings
Note
To adjust the steering bearing clearance, follow what is described in
sect. 4 - 3, Adjusting the steering head bearings.
If the problems found are not solved, check the wear of steering bearings (6)
and replace them, if necessary, as described
in paragraph "removal of the steering head c ...
Lubricating cables and joints
Check the outer sheath of the throttle control and cold start
lever cables for damage at regular intervals. The outer plastic
cover should not be flattened or cracked. Operate the
controls to make sure the inner cables slide smoothly inside
the outer sheath: if you feel any friction or catching, ...