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 ...
Other materials:
Inspection of the gear selector drum
Use a gauge to measure the clearance between fork pin and the slot on the
selector drum.
If the service limit is exceeded, determine which part must be replaced by
comparing these dimensions with those of new
components (sect. 3 - 1.1, Gearbox).
Also check the wear on the drum support pin ...
General maintenance indications
Useful tips
Ducati recommends that you follow the instructions below in order to prevent
problems and obtain the best end result:
When diagnosing faults, primary consideration should always be given to
what the customer reports about motorcycle
operation since this information can highli ...
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 ...