Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Removing of the side stand
Disconnect connector (a) of the stand switch (2) from the main wiring.
Loosen the screws (3), (10), (11) and (12) securing the stand bracket (4) to the engine and remove the complete side stand assembly.
Disassembly of the side stand
Undo the fixing screw (5) and remove the side stand switch (2).
Release the side stand return springs (6) and (7) of the fasteners (a) and (b).
Undo the stand fixing pin (9) to the bracket and remove the side stand (1) and the nut (8).
Inspecting the side stand
Fit the side stand leg to the bracket and check that there is no excessive clearance. Ensure that the ends of the side stand are not bent with respect to the shank.
A side stand which shows signs of cracking must be renewed immediately.
To check the switch (2) refer to sec. 6 - 6, Checking the side stand switch.
Reassembling of the side stand
Insert the side stand (1), properly greased, in the bracket (4) and fix it with the pivot (9) and the nut (8).
Tighten the nut (8) to the torque of 20 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
Position the side stand return springs (6) and (7) and fix them to the fasteners (a) and (b) on the bracket and on the stand.
Set switch (2) to plate (4) by inserting sensor pin (c) into side stand hole (d) and making sure side stand pin (e) matches with groove (f) on sensor.
Fit the retaining screw (5) with recommended threadlocker and tighten it to a torque of 5 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
Stands
Side stand
Side stand switch
Screw
Plate
Screw
Inner spring
Outer spring
Nut
Rotation pivot
Screw
Screw
Screw
Nut
Clearance adjuster
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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 ...
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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 ...
Checking drive chain tension
Important
Have chain tension adjusted by a ducati dealer or
authorised service centre.
Make the rear wheel turn until you find the position where
chain is tightest.
Set the vehicle on the side stand. Push down the chain at the
point of measurement and release.
Measure the distance betwee ...
Adjusting the chain tension
Make the rear wheel turn until you find the position where chain is tightest.
Set the vehicle on the side stand. Push down
the chain at the point of measurement and release. Measure the distance between
the "aperture" upper profile and pin
centre.
The read distance must be: 9 to 11 mm.
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