Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Spark plugs replacement
Check the colour of the ceramic insulation around the central electrode: an even, light brown colour indicates the engine is in good condition and running at the right temperature.
Inspect the centre electrode for wear and check spark plug gap, which should be: 0.8+/-0.1 Mm.
Important
Check the gap between the central and side electrodes. Replace the spark plug if taken value is different from the specified one or the spark plug shows clear signs of carbon settling.
Important
Do not use spark plugs with inadequate thermal rating or incorrect thread length.
The spark plug must be securely installed.
If a spark plug is loose, it can overheat and damage the engine.
Spark plug type
Make: ngk
Type: mar9a-j
Remove the coil-spark plugs wires (1), loosening the screws (2) of both spark plugs.
Using the appropriate tool 88713.2877 To replace the spark plugs.
Place the coil-spark plugs wires (1) in the relevant seats and tighten the screws (2) to a torque of 10 nm (min. 9 Nm - max. 11 Nm) (sect. 3 - 3, Engine torque settings).
Checking valve clearances
To check the valves clearance, it is necessary to have access to the cylinder
head covers and then remove the
components listed below.
Unscrew the two fixing screws (1) of the cover (2) accord ...
Changing and cleaning the air filters
The air filter must be replaced at the intervals described in the "scheduled
maintenance chart" (sect. 4 - 2).
Work on the vehicle right side, loosen screws (1) that secure the intake duct
(2 ...
Other materials:
Trip 1 meter
This function shows the distance travelled since the trip
meter was last reset (in km or miles depending on the
specific application).
Holding the button (1, fig. 14)
pressed for 3 seconds
when this function is displayed resets the trip meter.
When the reading exceeds 9999.9, Distance tr ...
Hands free
Hands free
Special screw
Plug
Electric fuel plug
Button
Spring
Frame
Elastic pin
Spare parts catalogue
Diavel abs handlebar and controls
Diavel carbon
abs
handlebar and controls
Important
Bold reference numbers in this section identify parts not shown in the
figures a ...
Removal of the rear wheel eccentric hub and rear wheel shaft
Before removing the eccentric hub, you must first remove the parts listed
below.
Slacken off the screws (34).
Remove the spacer (20) and the inner ring (21) on the chain side and remove the
wheel shaft (31) with the brake disc
(30) from the opposite side.
Remove the circlip (19 ...