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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Lubricating the chain

Ducati Diavel Service Manual / Chassis / Final drive / Lubricating the chain

O-ring chains have sealed, life-lubed link studs and bushes. However, these chains need lubricating at regular intervals to protect metal parts of the chain and the o-rings.

Lubrication also serves to keep the o-rings soft and pliable to ensure the maximum sealing efficiency.

Using a brush, apply a thin protective layer of high-density gearbox oil along the entire length of the chain both inside and outside (sec. 3 - 2, Fuel, lubricants and other fluids).

Refitting the rear sprocket
Check the cush drive bushes (6) condition and, if necessary, replace them by removing them from the flange. Refitting is the reverse of removal. Apply recommended grease on the rear sprocket f ...

Footrest brackets
Rubber footrest Right front footrest Pin Spring Circlip Right footrest bracket Screw Washer O-ring Bush Rubber pad Right rear footrest Pin Ball Spring Plate Scre ...

Other materials:

Removing of the cylinder head pulley/fixed tensioner
Insert the tool code 88713.1806 In the pulleys to lock their rotation and use the bush supplied to loosen the fixing nuts (21) of the pulleys. important On reassembly, always use new nuts. Remove the nuts (21) and the pulleys (11) from the camshafts. Loosen the nut (8), and remove the was ...

Lubricating cables and joints
Check the outer sheath of the throttle control and cold start lever cables for damage at regular intervals. The outer plastic cover should not be flattened or cracked. Operate the controls to make sure the inner cables slide smoothly inside the outer sheath: if you feel any friction or catching, ...

Removal of the rear brake disc
Remove the rear eccentric hub (sec. 7 - 13, Removal of the rear wheel eccentric hub and rear wheel shaft). Undo and remove the four fixing screws (13) of the brake disk to the wheel axle and remove the rear brake disk (14). Loosen the four screws (24) and remove the rear phonic wheel (25). ...

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