Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Adjusting the steering head bearings
Excessive handlebar play or shaking forks in the steering head indicate that the play in the steering head bearings requires adjustment. Proceed as follows: loosen the clamp screw (1) that holds the steering tube to the steering head.
Slacken the clamp screws (2) securing the steering head to both fork legs.
With specific wrench 88713.1058 Tighten the adjustment ring nut (3) to a torque of 30 nm +/- 5% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
Push the steering head against the ring nut (3) and tighten the screw (1) to a torque of 24 nm +/-5% and the screws (2) to 20 nm +/-5% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
Filling the clutch circuit
Warning
Clutch fluid will damage painted surfaces if spilled on them. It is
also very harmful if it comes into contact with the skin or
with the eyes; in the case of accidental contact, wash the a ...
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 be ...
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Checking the engine timing
Set the engine to the configuration described for the "checking and adjusting
the valve clearances", previously indicated.
Install tool 88765.1188 (G) in the spark plug bore to determine the piston tdc,
the gauges (h) on the tool 88765.1518
And the timing check tool (degree wheel (l) 887 ...
Refitting the front mudguard
Warning
Do not use the motorcycle without the front mudguard fitted to avoid
the risk of the brake pipes fouling the wheel on
braking.
Insert the screws (5) in spacers (6) with recommended threadlocker, as shown
in the figure.
Position the front mudguard (1) and start the special screws (5 ...
Swingarm
Swingarm pivot
Washer
Special screw
Bush
Sealing ring
Roller bearing
Special screw
Rear swingarm
Spacer
Bearing
Spacer
Spacer
Hose clip
Pin
Chain slider (lower)
Washer
O-ring
Calliper mounting bracket
Circlip
Spacer
Inner ring
Hub
Cable grommet
Ch ...