Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Refitting the rear suspension
Lubricate the thread and underside of the special screw (1).
Insert the lower side of the shock absorber into the swingarm and insert the screw (1).
Tighten the screw (1) to a torque of 45 nm +/- 5% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
Lubricate bushes (5) and (6) with recommended grease.
Position the upper part of the shock absorber assembly on the supporting plate and fit bush (6) on the lh side of the vehicle, and bush (5) on the right side.
Tighten the bush (5) to a torque of 45 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3- 3, Frame torque settings) while holding the bush (6).
Refit the tank assembly (s) of the shock absorber on support (19) and tighten the screws (27) to a torque of 10 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
Reposition the assembly (34) on the frame and tighten the screws (22) to a torque of 10 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
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 ...
Removal of the shock absorber support
Remove the rear brake master cylinder (sect. 7 - 4, Removing of the rear
brake control).
Remove the rear shock absorber (see removal of the rear shock absorber of this
section).
Loosen the s ...
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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 ...
Refitting the external components
Fit the cap (39) on spring (38) until it engages.
Mount ball (40), spring (38) with cap (39), washer (37) and screw (36) on the
chain side half-casing by starting the
screw into hole (f).
Note
The spring (38), with cap (39), must be oriented as shown.
Tighten the screw fully home to a torqu ...
Removing the silencer
Loosen the clamp (38) that retains the silencer (4) to the complete exhaust
system.
While holding the nut (8), loosen the screw (1) and remove the silencer (4)
from the motorcycle.
Loosen the screws (40) and remove the silencer guard (41).
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