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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Removal of the cylinder heads

Removal of the cylinder heads


Using the tool code 88713.2676, Undo the nuts (21) on the cylinder head stud bolts.

Remove the cylinder head nuts (21) and special washers (22).

Removal of the cylinder heads


Remove the cylinder head assembly by lifting it off the engine studs.

Repeat the same procedure for the other cylinder head.

Valves - rocker arms
Closing rocker arm shaft Opening rocker arm shaft Opening rocker arm Closing rocker arm (left) Valve opening shim Half rings Valve closing shim Sealing ring Valve guide Exhaus ...

Removing the valves
Raise the rocker arm (3) and remove the opening shim (5) from the valves with a pair of pliers. Push down the closing rocker arms (16) and (4) and the closing shim (7). Remove the half r ...

Other materials:

Hands free key (hf) not recognised
The activation of this (amber yellow) "warning" indicates that the hands free system does not detect the active key (1, fig. 62) Near the vehicle. Note In this case, ducati recommends checking that the active key (1, fig. 62) Is near the vehicle (and has not been lost) and that it f ...

Refitting the primary drive gears and checking backlash
Fully degrease the crankshaft splined end and the corresponding spline on the primary drive gear. Position the spacer (c) onto the crankshaft. Fit the driving gear (b) onto the crankshaft with the oil pump drive sprocket facing the crankcase. Temporarily secure the gear with the was ...

The immobilizer system
For additional antitheft protection, the motorcycle is equipped with an immobilizer, an electronic system that locks the engine automatically whenever the ignition switch is turned off. The grip of each ignition key contains an electronic device that modulates the output signal from a special ...

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