Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Removing of the front sprocket
Undo the screws (11) and remove the chain cover (10).
Loosen the chain (sect. 4 - 3, Adjusting the chain tension).
Remove the chain with the tool code 88713.1344.
The tool is composed of a holder (a), punch (b), body (c) and two wrenches (d) and (e).
Fit the link to be opened into the holder (a).
Fit a punch (b) into the body (c) and manually unscrew the screw until the punch no longer protrudes.
Fit the holder (a) and link into the body (c).
Manually turn the screw (f) on body (c) so that the punch (b) locates against the pin, taking care that they are aligned with each other.
Fit hex wrench (d) into the hexagonal part of the body (c) and wrench (e) onto the bolt.
Turn the bolt (f) clockwise to push out the pin.
Remove the chain.
Engage a low gear and unscrew the nut (12).
Remove the nut (12) and the safety washer (13) on the pinion.
Remove the engine pinion (14) from the gearbox secondary shaft.
Remove the spacer (15) with o-ring (16) from the gearbox secondary shaft.
Important
The o-ring (16) must be renewed on reassembly.
Inspecting the final drive
To check the wear of the final drive, visually check the pinion (14) and
sprocket (17). If the teeth are found to worn as
shown in the figure (dotted line), the sprocket must be renewed.
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Refitting the front sprocket
Grease the o-ring (16) and install it on the front sprocket spacer (15).
Fit the spacer, from the o-ring side, on the secondary shaft and drive it fully
home against the inner ring of the bearing ...
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Reassembling the front footrest brackets
To reassemble the brackets (6) and (21) carry out the removal procedure in
the reverse order; tighten the screws (7) to a
torque of 25 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
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Refitting the side stand
Place the stand plate on the rear shock absorber support; bring adjuster (14)
in line with bracket (s) and start the screw
(12) in the nut behind the bracket (s).
Insert the screws (11), (3) and (10) fully home in this order, but do not
tighten.
Loosen the screw (12) with the relative nut ...
Chain lubrication
The chain fitted on your motorcycle has o-rings that keep dirt
out of and lubricant inside the sliding parts.
So as not to damage these seals when cleaning the chain,
use special solvents and avoid aggressive washing with highpressure
steam cleaners.
After cleaning, blow the chain dry with ...