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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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Refitting the clutch transmission unit
Position pipe (4) on the clutch slave cylinder (r). Position the two seals (19) and tighten the screw (18) to a torque of 23 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings). Refit the bleed valve (17) and the dust gaiter (16). To position the pipe retaining clamps (4) refer to the table on ...

 Trip 2  meter
This function shows the distance travelled since the trip meter was last reset (in km or miles depending on the specific application). Holding the button (1, fig. 14) ? pressed for 3 seconds when this function is displayed resets the trip meter. When the reading exceeds 9999.9, Distance t ...

Water pump
Screw Washer Circlip Water pump outlet union Bearing bearing Spacer Aluminium gasket Mechanical seal Water pump impeller Bush Water pump cover assembly Screw Plug Sealing washer Generator cover Special washer Fuel filler flange Spare parts catalogue Diave ...

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