Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Removing outer components
Note
The following removal operations are required in order to renew and/or clean the crankcase halves. If the original crankcase halves are to be reused, then the removal of these components is not essential.
Unscrew the screw (17) and remove the oil breather valve (1) with the o-rings (2). Check the condition of o-rings (2) and renew them if necessary.
Unscrew and remove the oil filter support nipple (6) and remove also by-pass spring (7).
Remove the mesh filter (a) from the clutch crankcase half (sect. 4 - 3, Changing the engine oil and filter cartridge).
Remove the drain plug (10) with its seal (9).
Remove gear position sensor (4) by means of the tool number 88713.3407.
Remove the
Remove the cylinder head studs (5) with the aid of the appropriate tool.
To remove the engine sensor (23), unscrew the screw (25) and recover the washer (26).
Check the condition of o-rings (22) and renew them if necessary
Loosen the clutch fluid flow rate adjusting valve (36) and remove the washer (37), the spring (38), the cap (39) and the ball (40).
External components
Oil breather valve
O-ring
Sealing washer
Gear position sensor
Cylinder barrel/head stud
Nipple
By-pass spring
Plug
Plug
Aluminium gasket
Nut
Lock washer
Timing gear pair ...
Refitting the external components
Fit the cap (39) on spring (38) until it engages.
Mount ball (40), spring (38) with cap (39), washer (37) and screw (36) on the
chain side half-casing by starting the
screw into hole (f).
Note
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Other materials:
Refitting the evaporative emissions canister
To refit, carry out the removal operations in reverse order, making sure to
locate the hoses as shown in the figures at the
end of the chapter.
Positioning the hoses / clamps and canister filter
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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.
Slacken the clamp screws (2) securing the steering head ...
Removal of the gear selector lever
Unscrew and remove the fixing screws (18) and (20) of the complete gear
selector lever (21) and collect the spacer (19).
Remove the gearchange mechanism complete with the shaft, spring, and stop plate.
Important
Visually inspect the gear selector claw (14) for wear, particularly aroun ...