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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Disassembly of the crankshaft/connecting rods assembly

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Unscrew the screws (1) and separate the connecting rods from the crankshaft.

Important

Take care not to mix up components of different connecting rods and maintain the original orientation.

Disassembly of the crankshaft/connecting rods assembly


Removal of the crankshaft/connecting rods assembly
After separating the crankcase halves, withdraw the crankshaft (6) complete with connecting rods (2). ...

Overhaul of the connecting rods
Make the following dimensional checks on the connecting rods: Clearance with gudgeon pin on assembly. In the event of excessive wear (sect. 3 - 1.1, Crankshaft), replace the connecting rod. ...

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Reassembly of the crankcase halves
If removed, apply threadlocker on the screw (36), insert it with the washer (37) on the crankcase half and tighten it to The torque of 8 nm (min. 7 Nm - max. 9 Nm) (sect. 3 - 3, Engine torque settings). If removed, apply threadlocker on the dowel thread (35), tighten it to a torque of 20 ...

Introduction to the "hands free" system
The hands free system allows the rider to start the engine without physically using the ignition key. The ignition key merely has to be in the vicinity of the motorcycle, such as in the rider's pocket, for example, in order to use the vehicle. Compared to the standard ignition switches the h ...

Removing the water radiators
Loosen the screws (p) that retain the supports (s) of the front splashguard to the air ducts (24) and (26). Loosen the screws (30), to separate the two internal air ducts (24) and (26). Disconnect the wiring connectors of the main wiring loom (c) from both fans. Disconne ...

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