Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Removing the frame and the lateral footrests
Loosen the two special screws (6) to separate the frame (1) from the lateral brackets (2) and (3).
On the left side of the vehicle block retaining pins (9) and loosen the nuts (8) on the right side at the same time.
Slide out the retaining pins (9) and remove the frame (1) from the lateral brackets and the engine block.
Removal of the tool tray
To remove the tool tray unit from the lateral footrests, loosen the screws
(40) and remove the splashguard (20).
Undo the screws (15) and remove the cover (16).
Move the wiring branch ...
Checking the frame
Check the dimensions of the frame against the dimensions shown here to
determine whether it needs to be realigned or
renewed.
Important
Damaged frames must be changed, not repaired. Any work carr ...
Other materials:
Helmet cable
Note
Helmet cable (2, fig. 104) Can be found inside the tool
kit, see "tool kit and accessories" on page 141.
Pass the cable through the helmet and insert the end of the
cable in the pin (3, fig. 104). Leave the helmet hanging and
refit the seat to hold it in place.
Warning
Th ...
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 rings (6) from the valves with a magnetic screwdriver. Extract
the closing shims (7) from the valve ...
Removal of the front mudguard
Undo the screw (7) and remove the front brake lines (a) from the hose grommet
(4).
Undo and remove the special retaining screws (5): keep the spacers (6).
Remove the front mudguard (1).
Warning
The version provided with carbon mudguards features nylon washers
instead of the spacers (6) ...