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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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Riding mode set indication
This function indicates the "riding style" set for the vehicle. Three "riding modes" are available: sport, touring and urban. Each riding mode can be changed using the "riding mode" function. Note The background of the riding mode (sport, touring or urban) is blue (1) if currently set ridi ...

Reassembly of belly fairing
Position the oil cooler shield (7) inserting the tab (a) into the slit (b) in the electrical components support (s). Note On refitting, make sure that the tab (c) remains positioned under the retainers (d) of the shield (7). Fit clips (11) on bracket (13) and orient them as shown in the f ...

Key-on/key-off using the pin code (immobilizer release)
Key-on can be performed by pressing the button (7) on the hands free lock (1, fig. 77) Without the presence of the keys (3, fig. 77) And (4, fig. 77) And entering the pin code on the dashboard. Key-off can be performed by pressing the button (6) on the handlebar / hands free key (7) / engine ...

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