Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Bleeding of the abs hydraulic system
If some "sponginess" is detected on the brake control, due to air bubbles in the system, bleed the system, as indicated in sect. 4 - 3, Changing the brake fluid.
Before bleeding a brake pump, move back the calliper pistons, as indicated in (sect. 4 - 3, Changing the brake fluid) to Drain in the pump the air collected near the abs control unit purge must be carried out by means of the corresponding joints (a) placed near the callipers and the brake pumps.
Important
Do not undo the fixing screws of the joints of the pipes on the abs hydraulic control unit, unless control unit replacement is necessary.
Important
If the abs control unit is replaced, this must be supplied with secondary circuit already full of fluid; the control unit must be fitted and the system filled and bleeded as a traditional system.
Adjusting of the air-gap phonic wheel sensor
(For front as well as rear sensor) in each case of maintenance that foresees:
Replacement or refitting of the wheel
Replacement or refitting of the phonic wheel (1) or (2)
Replacement or refit ...
Handlebar unit
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Other materials:
Throttle valve position sensor
Introduction
The throttle valve position sensor (tps) of the diavel is mounted on the
throttle body.
The sensor is integrated into the throttle valve actuator motor, which
turns the spindle of the vertical cylinder throttle
valve directly.
The sensor sends information to the engine con ...
Removing of the rear footrests
The removal of the rear footrests is described for the right side but it is
the same for both.
Undo the pin (13) and remove the rh rear footrest (12) from the frame.
Recover washer (8) and the o-rings (9).
If necessary remove the rubber footrest (11) of the footrest (12).
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Tank filler plug
Note
To open or close the tank filler plug using the active
key, set the metal part in the middle position, as shown on
page 86.
Opening
Lift the cover (1, fig. 100) And insert the active or passive key
into the lock. Give the key a 1/4 turn clockwise to unlock.
Lift the plug (2, fig. 101) ...