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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Spark plugs replacement

Check the colour of the ceramic insulation around the central electrode: an even, light brown colour indicates the engine is in good condition and running at the right temperature.

Inspect the centre electrode for wear and check spark plug gap, which should be: 0.8+/-0.1 Mm.

Spark plugs replacement


Important

Check the gap between the central and side electrodes. Replace the spark plug if taken value is different from the specified one or the spark plug shows clear signs of carbon settling.

Important

Do not use spark plugs with inadequate thermal rating or incorrect thread length.

The spark plug must be securely installed.

If a spark plug is loose, it can overheat and damage the engine.

Spark plug type

Make: ngk

Type: mar9a-j

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Remove the coil-spark plugs wires (1), loosening the screws (2) of both spark plugs.

Using the appropriate tool 88713.2877 To replace the spark plugs.

Spark plugs replacement


Spark plugs replacement


Place the coil-spark plugs wires (1) in the relevant seats and tighten the screws (2) to a torque of 10 nm (min. 9 Nm - max. 11 Nm) (sect. 3 - 3, Engine torque settings).

Spark plugs replacement


Spark plugs replacement


Spark plugs replacement


Checking valve clearances
To check the valves clearance, it is necessary to have access to the cylinder head covers and then remove the components listed below. Unscrew the two fixing screws (1) of the cover (2) accord ...

Changing and cleaning the air filters
The air filter must be replaced at the intervals described in the "scheduled maintenance chart" (sect. 4 - 2). Work on the vehicle right side, loosen screws (1) that secure the intake duct (2 ...

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Trip 2 meter
This function shows the distance travelled since the trip meter was last reset (in km or miles depending on the specific application). Press and hold (1) "s" for 3 seconds while in this function to reset the trip odometer. When the reading exceeds 9999.9, Distance travelled is reset and t ...

Traction control (dtc) deactivated
The activation of this (amber yellow) "warning" indicates that dtc (ducati traction control) has been turned off. Note In this case, ducati recommends being very careful when riding as the vehicle behaviour will be different in comparison to when operating with the traction control ...

Refitting the alternator-side crankcase cover
Before the assembly make sure that the water pump unit is fitted on the generator cover (sect. 9 - 3.3, Refitting the water pump). If bearing (27) has been removed, lubricate its seat with specified grease to fit it on the generator cover (13). Fit bearing completely in its seat and orien ...

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