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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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Distance travelled on fuel reserve: trip fuel
This function shows the distance travelled on fuel reserve (in km or miles depending on the specific application). When the fuel light comes on, the display automatically switches to the "trip fuel" indicator. Trip fuel reading remains stored even after key-off until the vehicle i ...

Tips for use on the road
Activate the dtc, select level 8 and ride the motorcycle in your usual style; if the level of dtc intervention seems excessive, try reducing the setting to levels 7, 6, etc., Until you find the level that suits you best. If changes in the grip conditions and/or circuit characteristics and/or ...

Refitting the timing belt driveshaft pulleys
To fit the circlip (10) in the driveshaft seat, use the tool code 88713.2834. Install the inner spacer (17) on the driveshaft, taking care to align the notch in the spacer with the slot for the woodruff key. Fit the first woodruff key (16) on the timing belt driveshaft. Locate the ...

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