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:
Check engine oil level
Check the engine oil level through the sight glass (1) on the right-hand side
of the oil sump.
Stop the engine and allow a few minutes for the oil to settle to a steady level.
Oil level must be checked with the vehicle perfectly upright and the engine
cold.
The oil must be between the m ...
Passenger grabhandle
Passenger grabhandle (1, fig. 107) Is located inside the tail
guard; to take it out, remove the seat (see "removal of the
seat" on page 119), pull the knob (2, fig. 107) While taking out
the grabhandle (1, fig. 107) From its housing until it is fully
extended.
Warning
Before use, pu ...
Overhaul of cylinder head components
Cylinder heads
Remove any carbon deposits from the combustion chamber and its ducts.
Remove any scale from the coolant ducts.
Check for cracking and inspect the sealing surfaces for scoring, ridges or other
damage.
Check that the cylinder barrel mating surfaces of the cylinder head are ...