Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Checks and adjustments
- Closing shim
- Intake side camshaft
- Opening shim
- Exhaust side camshaft
- Valve
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Important
Bold reference numbers in this section identify parts not shown in the figures alongside the text, but which can be found in the exploded view diagram.
Checking and adjusting the valve clearances
Note
For clarity, the figures show the engine removed from the frame.
Move the piston of the cylinder being checked to tdc of the power stroke: in
this condition, all the valves are closed and ...
Other materials:
Bleeding of the abs hydraulic system
If some "sponginess" is detected on the brake control, due to air bubbles in
the system, bleed the system, as indicated in
sect. 4 - 3, Changing the brake fluid.
Before bleeding a brake pump, move back the calliper pistons, as indicated in
(sect. 4 - 3, Changing the brake fluid) to Drain in ...
Checking the camshafts and supports
Check the cam contact surfaces for scratches, grooves, steps and waving.
Worn cams are frequently the cause of poor timing, which leads to loss of engine
power.
Place the camshaft between two centres and check the run-out on the areas
indicated using two dial gauges.
Service limit: 0.1 ...
Removal the airbox and throttle body
Loosen the screws (a) and remove the plate (b) that fixes the main wiring to
the airbox.
Undo the screws (17) and remove the air pressure sensors (9) with the support
(19).
Release the hoses (c) of the air pressure sensors (9) from the tab (d) on the
airbox.
Operating on the ...