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.

Fix tool part no. 88713.1749 to the holes of the screws (6) you have just removed.

The cover has a seal (3) at the gear change lever shaft location. This seal could be easily damaged during removal of the generator cover.

Undo the three stator retaining screws (25) and the two cable guide bracket (17) retaining screws (19) from inside the generator cover.

Fit tool part no. 88713.2036 and secure it to the M10 holes (A) (for the side stand fasteners) to prevent rotation.

Use an “industrial heating gun” to heat the flywheel nut (36) before loosening it; it is recommended not to use bare flame that might damage the starting system components.

While unscrewing the nut, keep pressing box end axially onto nut to avoid damage or injury in the event wrench suddenly slips off the nut.

Start two of the screws (26), just removed from flywheel rotor-side, into their holes in order to remove flange (30) and starter clutch (31).

Locate starter clutch (31) to flange (30) with the larger diameter side (+) facing the flange. The flange should have the rounded side facing the starter clutch.

Check that starter clutch is installed correctly as follows. Remember that the flywheel is fitted to the crankshaft spline and will turn with the crankshaft.

Turn the crankshaft counter clockwise. The flywheel will turn with the crankshaft, whereas starter motor and idle gear will not move (same as when the engine is running).
Turn the crankshaft clockwise; flywheel, starter motor and idle gear will turn as well.

Install the flange with the aid of a pin or spanner fitted into the hole for the rotor flywheel reference pin (28) so to line up the flange threads with the flywheel holes. Since the flange is an interference fit, alignment must be done during - not after - installation.

Tighten screws to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Engine torque settings).

Fit washer (35), roller bearing (34) and inner ring (32) on crankshaft. Make sure that inner ring becomes seated properly in the center of the washer.

Fit starter driven gear (33) on flywheel starter clutch.

Fit the thus-assembled flywheel unit (22) on the starter clutch (31). Make sure the inner ring (32) is still centered in the washer (35).

Lock out flywheel rotation using the relevant tool part no. 88713.2036.

In order to ensure correct coupling, sealant should be applied in 3 stripes along the crankshaft thread (C) and one stripe inside the nut (34).

Nut (36) is to be tightened immediately after sealant is applied; tighten to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Engine torque settings).

Apply threadlocker to the retaining screws (25) of the stator and tighten the screws to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Engine torque settings).

Apply an even bead of DUCATI liquid gasket on the cover surface (28), avoiding the holes for the retaining screws and the centring bushes.

Grease the end of the crankshaft and of the gear change lever shaft. This will facilitate cover installation and prevent damage to the oil seal (3) if it is already installed in the cover.

In the event you need to remove the cover again, fit puller part no. 88713.1749 to the threaded holes at the crankshaft.

Tighten the retaining screws to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Engine torque settings).

Tighten the retaining screws to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Engine torque settings).

Tighten the two screws (6), securing cover (5) at the crankshaft, to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Engine torque settings).