Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Separation of the crankcase halves

Use two screwdrivers to remove the circlip (29) from the timing belt driveshaft shaft (30) on the clutch-side crankcase half.

Note

Take care to avoid scoring the surface of the shaft while removing the circlip.

Unscrew the crankcase half screws on the chain side.

Unscrew the two screws (12) on the clutch side near the vertical cylinder.

Reuse the alternator cover or a service cover with puller 88713.1749 Fitted. Secure cover to crankcase half with some of the original screws and begin separation by turning the central pin of the tool.

Tap the end of the gearbox secondary shaft with a plastic mallet to separate the crankcase halves.

Note

Take care not to lose the shims on the shafts and on the selector drum.

Remove gearbox shafts and gearbox selector drum from the crankcase halves (sect. 9 - 7.2, Removal of the gearbox assembly.

Drive out the crankshaft (l) using a plastic mallet, taking care not to lose the shims.

Remove the timing belt driveshaft (30).

Remove the screws (34), remove the pipes (33) and collect the o-rings (32).