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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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Removal of the tail light
Disconnect the connectors (a) and (b) of the tail lights (1) and (13). Loosen the screws (4) and slide the tail lights (1) and (13) to the rear side; recover the four spacers (3) and the washers (14). ...

Removal of the clutch master cylinder assembly
Warning The clutch master cylinder manufacturer advises against servicing of the clutch master cylinder (1) due to the safetycritical nature of this component. Incorrect overhaul of this component could endanger rider safety. Maintenance operations of the master cylinder are limited to replac ...

Clutch
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