Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Refitting the timing covers
Locate vertical cylinder external cover (25), horizontal cylinder external cover (3) and central external cover (1) by starting the screws (4).
Apply the recommended threadlocker to the screws (4).
Tighten the screws (4) to a torque of 10 nm (min. 9 Nm - max. 11 Nm) (sect. 3 - 3, Engine torque settings).
Note
If the above operations have been carried out with the engine installed in the frame, refit the previously removed parts.
Refitting the timing belts
Rotate the pulleys on the timing belt driveshaft until the timing mark on the
outer roller is aligned with the mark on the
clutch-side crankcase cover.
In this condition, the horizontal cylinder ...
Camshafts
Head
Stud bolt
Special screw
Sealing washer
Horizontal cylinder head cover
Vertical cylinder head cover
Special screw
O-ring
Head gasket
Screw
Pin
Union
Clamp
Horizont ...
Other materials:
Removal of the evaporative emissions canister
Loosen the screws (9) securing the plate (8) to the tank.
Slightly pull the plate (8) with the canister (13), remove the clamps (3) and
(12) and connect hoses (7) and (14).
Release the retainers (b) of the plate (8) to remove it from the canister
(13).
Disconnect the hose ...
Adjusting the throttle cable
The throttle grip in all steering positions must have free play, measured on
the periphery of the flange of the grip, of 1.5 -
2.0 Mm.
If necessary, adjust using the adjusters (1) and (2) located on the steering
tube on the right side of the motorcycle.
Adjuster (1) adjusts the throttle o ...
Overhaul of cylinder head components
Cylinder heads
Remove any carbon deposits from the combustion chamber and its ducts.
Remove any scale from the coolant ducts.
Check for cracking and inspect the sealing surfaces for scoring, ridges or other
damage.
Check that the cylinder barrel mating surfaces of the cylinder head are ...