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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Adjusting the steering head bearings

Excessive handlebar play or shaking forks in the steering head indicate that the play in the steering head bearings requires adjustment. Proceed as follows: loosen the clamp screw (1) that holds the steering tube to the steering head.

Adjusting the steering head bearings


Slacken the clamp screws (2) securing the steering head to both fork legs.

Adjusting the steering head bearings


With specific wrench 88713.1058 Tighten the adjustment ring nut (3) to a torque of 30 nm +/- 5% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Push the steering head against the ring nut (3) and tighten the screw (1) to a torque of 24 nm +/-5% and the screws (2) to 20 nm +/-5% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Adjusting the steering head bearings


Filling the clutch circuit
Warning Clutch fluid will damage painted surfaces if spilled on them. It is also very harmful if it comes into contact with the skin or with the eyes; in the case of accidental contact, wash the a ...

Adjusting the chain tension
Make the rear wheel turn until you find the position where chain is tightest. Set the vehicle on the side stand. Push down the chain at the point of measurement and release. Measure the distance be ...

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Recovery procedure in the event of hands free system fault
If the hands free system can no longer communicate with the other control units over the can network (with the dashboard or engine on), the following icon is shown on the tank dashboard: The following image shows the icon appearing on the tank dashboard: this indicates that the hands free sy ...

Tank filler plug
Note To open or close the tank filler plug using the active key, set the metal part in the middle position, as shown on page 86. Opening Lift the cover (1, fig. 100) And insert the active or passive key into the lock. Give the key a 1/4 turn clockwise to unlock. Lift the plug (2, fig. 101) ...

Abs disabled information not displayed
Fault codes Dds: displays a fault code described in the description of the abs system. Dashboard: no fault code displayed. Wiring diagram Checks The abs fault indicator indicates the occurrence of one or more faults in the antilock brake system, or if the system itself has been disable ...

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