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).
Crankcase halves
Bearing
Bearing holder bushing
Alternator-side crankcase half
Bearing
Circlip
Washer
Bearing
Sealing ring
Bearing
Retaining plate
Screw
Screw
Clutch-side crankcase half
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Overhaul of the crankcase halves
Carefully examine the engine crankcase halves.
Check that the surfaces of the crankcase halves are perfectly flat using a
reference surface.
Check that the bearings (1) and (18), and the bushing ...
Other materials:
Refitting the timing covers
Locate vertical cylinder external cover (25), horizontal cylinder external
cover (3) and central external cover (1) by
starting the screws (4).
Apply the recommended threadlocker to the screws (4).
Tighten the screws (4) to a torque of 10 nm (min. 9 Nm - max. 11 Nm) (sect. 3 -
3, Engine t ...
Refitting the camshafts
If the stud bolts (2) were removed, apply the recommended threadlocker to the
short end of the stud bolts (2), i.E. The
end that is to be screwed into the cylinder head. Tighten the stud bolts (2) to
a torque of 10 nm (min. 9 Nm - max. 11
Nm) (sect. 3 - 3, Engine torque settings).
Check t ...
Adjusting the rear shock absorber
The rear shock absorber has external commands that enable
you to adjust the setting to suit the load on the motorcycle.
The adjuster (1, fig. 111) Located on the lower connection
holding the shock absorber to the swingarm adjusts the
damping during the rebound phase (return).
The knob (2, f ...