Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Disassembly of rear shock absorber - rocker arm - linkage assembly
Undo the screw (15) and remove the rear shock absorber (11) from the rocker arm (18).
Undo
Undo the screw (14) and the nut (21) and remove the linkages (10) and (12) from the rocker arm (18).
The rocker arm movement is obtained by needle roller bearings (9) rotating on a spacer (13); two seals (8) are placed at the outer ends and keep the lubricant inside the roller cages.
Remove the inner spacer (13), the seals (8) and the needle roller bearings (9) using a suitable punch.
Important
Take care not to damage the bearing housings on the rocker arm while driving out the bearings. Once removed, the seals (8) and needle roller bearings (9) may not be refitted.
Removal of the rear shock absorber
Loosen the screws (22) and remove the assembly (34) from the frame.
Loosen the screws (27) and remove the tank unit (s) of the shock absorber
from the support (19).
Hold the lh bush (6 ...
Reassembly of rear shock absorber - rocker arm - linkage assembly
Once the needle roller bearings (9) have been removed from the rocker arm
(18), upon reassembly fit a new needle roller
bearing (9) on drift part no. 88713.1071 And lubricate with recommended greas ...
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Specific operating strategies
Idle speed
No electric motor is used for idle speed regulation (bypass is modulated
instead with the throttle valve), as idle speed
control is effected by the ride-by-wire system. Idle speed is maintained by the
control unit when the speed drops below a
specific threshold and when the clutch ...
Noise and exhaust emission control
system information
Source of emissions
The combustion process produces carbon monoxide and
hydrocarbons. Control of hydrocarbons is very important
because under certain conditions, they react to form
photochemical smog when subjected to sunlight.
Carbon monoxide does not react in the same way, but is
toxic. Duca ...
Topping up the electrolyte
Warning
Before carrying out any operations on the battery, keep in mind the
safety standards (sect.1 - 3, General safety rules).
The electrolyte in the battery is toxic and can cause burns if it comes into
contact with the skin because it contains
sulphuric acid. Wear protective clothing, a ...