Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Overhauling the rear wheel
Inspect the condition of the rear wheel.
As the wheel rim has no bearings, it should be supported using the service tool code 88713.2951.
Note
This service tool can also be used to install the wheel on a balancing machine.
Overhauling the wheel
Inspect the wheel as described below.
Visually inspect the wheel for cracks, scoring and deformation; change the wheel if damaged.
Fit the wheel rim on service tool code 88713.2951 Using the original fasteners.
Using a dial gauge, appropriately supported, measure wheel rim run-out and out-of-round according to the wheel axle (sect. 3 -1.1, Rear wheel).
If the values measured are not within the tolerance limits, renew the wheel.
Removing of the rear wheel
Place the motorcycle on the rear service stand and engage the 1st gear.
Remove the clip (6).
Using a suitable socket wrench, loosen the wheel nut (1).
Fully unscrew the nut (1), then re ...
Refitting the rear wheel
Lubricate the wheel shaft threaded end with prescribed grease.
Insert the wheel shaft by matching (a) with pins (b).
Install spacer (3) with the conical surface faced to the wheel conical ...
Other materials:
Reassembly of the crankcase halves
The crankcase halves must be in good condition and perfectly clean. The
mating surfaces must be perfectly flat and free
from burrs.
Overhauling the alternator-side crankcase half
The following parts must be present on the internal side of the crankcase
half:
Gearbox secondary shaft bearin ...
Clutch lever
Lever (1) disengages the clutch. It features a dial adjuster (2)
for lever distance from the twistgrip on handlebar.
The lever distance can be adjusted through 10 clicks of the
dial (2). Turn clockwise to increase lever distance from the
twistgrip. Turn the adjuster counter clockwise to decrea ...
Separation of the crankcase halves
Use two screwdrivers to remove the circlip (29) from the timing belt
driveshaft shaft (30) on the clutch-side crankcase
half.
Note
Take care to avoid scoring the surface of the shaft while removing the
circlip.
Unscrew the crankcase half screws on the chain side.
Unscrew ...