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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Removal of the timing belt covers

Loosen the screws (4) securing the central external cover (1) and remove it from the central side.

Removal of the timing belt covers


Undo the fixing screws (4) of the external cover (25) and remove it from the vertical thermal unit.

Removal of the timing belt covers


Undo the fixing screws (4) of the external cover (3) and remove it from the horizontal thermal unit.

Removal of the timing belt covers


Timing system
Central external cover Air filter Horizontal cylinder timing belt cover Screw Filter support Screw Washer Nut Tensioner pulley assembly Circlip Camshaft pulley Tensioner p ...

Removal of the movable tensioner/timing belt
Loosen the nut (8) and remove the washer (7) and the tensioner pulley (9) from the pin (12) on the cylinder head. Remove the timing belt (14) from the horizontal cylinder assembly. Important If ...

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Refitting the front brake master cylinder
Insert the front brake master cylinder unit (1) on the right side of the handlebar to bring the terminal internal edge in correspondence to the bolted joints (a). Fit the terminal (12) on the handlebar inserting the screws (15). Tighten the terminal (12) retaining screws to a torque of 10 ...

Reassembly of the connecting rods
Before starting, check that the crankshaft main bearing journals and big-end journals are free of burrs or evident signs of machining: if necessary, clean the surfaces with very fine emery cloth and oil. Check that the grooves are in perfect condition with no signs of forcing. Clean the cra ...

Reassembly of structural components and the frame
Check for the nuts with clips (8). Apply recommended grease on the threads of the adjusters (4) and the ring nuts (5) having care not to have grease on the surface (c) of the adjusters. Tighten the adjusters on the ring nut side opposite to that featuring flats until bringing the surfac ...

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