Clutch unit: clutch cover

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Clutch unit: clutch cover

1	Cover, clutch side

2

3

4	Oil sight glass

5

6	Panel (BLACK)

7

8

9

10

11

12

13	Centring bush

14

15	Blanking plug

16

17

18

19

20	Seal, thk. 2

21	Pressure switch

22

Spare parts catalogue


Clutch cover

Bold reference numbers in this section identify parts shown in this exploded view diagram. These parts do not appear in the figures near the text.

Removing the clutch cover


Operations	Reference See Section
Drain engine oil	D 4, Changing the engine oil and filter cartridge
Disconnect oil pressure sensor	P 5, Checking front and rear STOP switches, neutral switch, oil pressure switch and clutch switch

Unscrew the screw (7) placed at the bottom end of the clutch cover.

Remove the screw (7), the washer (16), cable bracket (22) and spacer (18).

Unscrew the retaining screws (2), (3) and (5) of clutch cover (1).

Tap at various positions along cover outer edge with a plastic mallet to aid removal.

Take off clutch cover (1) and collect the locating bush (13).

Check locating bush (13). Replace if distorted.

Disassembling the clutch cover

Unscrew the six retaining screws (19) of the inner cover (17).

Remove inner cover (17) and sound-deadening panel (6).

Remove the circlip (11) and withdraw the shim (10) and the seal (9).

The drilled bush (8) is an interference fit in the cover. Remove with a suitable puller.

Visually inspect the seal (9) and replace as required.

Remove the plug (15) and its O-ring (14), the engine oil pressure switch (21) and its seal (20) from the cover.

Reassembling the clutch cover

Fit the plug (15) and the seal (14). Install the pressure switch (21) and the seal (20).

When fitting a new bush (8), drive it fully home into the clutch cover seat using a press and a suitable drift.

Position the sound-deadening panel (6) inside the clutch cover (1) as shown in the figure.

Position the inner cover (17) to the panel (6).

Position the six retaining screws (19) and tighten to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Engine torque settings).

Refitting the clutch cover

Clean and degrease mating surfaces on cover and casing and ensure that the centring bush (13) and the O-ring (12) at the lubrication drill are fitted in the casing.

Apply an even, regular bead of DUCATI liquid gasket (A) on the mating surface of the casing and around all holes.

Locate the complete cover (1) to the casing and start the retaining screws in their holes. Tighten the screws (2), (3), (5) and (7) to the specified torque (Sect. C.3, Engine torque settings) in a cross sequence.

Refit the cable guide (22), bush (18) and washer (16).


Operations	Reference See Section
Connect oil pressure sensor	P 5, Checking front and rear STOP switches, neutral switch, oil pressure switch and clutch switch
Fill engine with oil	D 4, Changing the engine oil and filter cartridge