Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Crankcase assembly

Refitting the alternator-side crankcase cover

Before the assembly make sure that the water pump unit is fitted on the generator cover (sect. 9 - 3.3, Refitting the water pump). If bearing (27) has been removed, lubricate its seat with speci ...

External components

Oil breather valve O-ring Sealing washer Gear position sensor Cylinder barrel/head stud Nipple By-pass spring Plug Plug Aluminium gasket Nut Lock washer Timing gear pair ...

Other materials:

Identification data
All ducati motorcycles have two identification numbers, for frame (fig. 1) And engine (fig. 2). Note These numbers indicate the motorcycle model and should be quoted when ordering spare parts. ...

Recharging the battery
Examine the label on the battery showing the check intervals in order to determine when to test the voltage. Charge the battery if the open circuit voltage is lower than 12.8 V. Leaving the battery discharged for more than one month could damage it. Check the battery charge with a voltmete ...

Refitting the water pump
Clean the seat on the cover, any parts you intend to reuse, and the impeller shaft. Then refit as follows. Fit on the impeller (10) shaft the mechanical seal (9) as indicated in the figure. Apply specified lubricant to facilitate the insertion. Bring the mechanical seal fully home on th ...