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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.

Adjusting the steering head bearings


Slacken the clamp screws (2) securing the steering head to both fork legs.

Adjusting the steering head bearings


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).

Adjusting the steering head bearings


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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Reassembly of the crankcase halves
The crankcase halves must be in good condition and perfectly clean. The mating surfaces must be perfectly flat and free from burrs. Overhauling the alternator-side crankcase half The following parts must be present on the internal side of the crankcase half: Gearbox secondary shaft bearin ...

Coolant temperature
This function indicates coolant indication state. The temperature unit of measure can be selected (C or f). The reading is indicated as follows: if the reading is between - 39C and +39C "lo" is shown flashing on the dashboard (steady); if the reading is between +40C and +120C it appears on t ...

Immobilizer override procedure
This procedure makes it possible to "temporarily" turn on the motorcycle if the hf (hands free) system is not working. Note The pin code function must be activated by entering your 4 digit pin in the instrument panel, otherwise the vehicle cannot be turned on temporarily in the case ...

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