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 ...
Other materials:
Removing the water radiators
Loosen the screws (p) that retain the supports (s) of the front splashguard
to the air ducts (24) and (26).
Loosen the screws (30), to separate the two internal air ducts (24) and (26).
Disconnect the wiring connectors of the main wiring loom (c) from both fans.
Disconne ...
Frame inspection
Frame
Rh subframe
Lh subframe
Grub screw
Nut
Special screw
Rubber pad
Nut
Special screw
Screw
Left-hand bracket
Hose clip
Hose clip
Right-hand bracket
Special screw
Cover
Handgrab
Slider
Reflector (rear)
Splashguard
Pin
Clip nut
Tool tray
Screw
...
Removal of the movable tensioner/timing belt
Loosen the nut (8) and remove the washer (7) and the tensioner pulley (9)
from the pin (12) on the cylinder head.
Remove the timing belt (14) from the horizontal cylinder assembly.
Important
If the belts are to be re-used, mark the direction of rotation with an
arrow and also mark the cylin ...