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 battery charging system
To check the current flow of the recharging circuit, use the "dds" diagnosis
instrument, which is equipped with an
inductive clamp-type amperemeter: refer to chapter "testing the battery charging
system", sect. 6 - 11
With the dds diagnosis instrument you can determine the engine rpm required ...
Indication of range reached for service
When service coupon threshold is achieved, upon every key-on the system
displays the indication of the type of
intervention that is required (oil service or desmo service).
The (red) warning is activated as a large icon for 10 seconds upon every key-on
(1) then as a small warning that
remai ...
Reassembly of the oil pump
Check that the circlip (3) and tongue (13) are present on the pump.
Fit the pump drive gear (12) on to the oil pump and secure it by installing the
circlip (6) in its groove.
Insert the by-pass valve pump (17), the spring (16) and screw the plug (14).
Tighten the plug (14) to a torque of ...