Clutch assembly: clutch cover

6.2 -

1	Clutch-side crankcase cover

Screw

4	Oil level sight glass

Screw

6	Panel (BLACK)

O-ring

Bush

9	Sealing ring

10	Shim washer

Circlip

O-ring

13	Locating bush

14	Sealing washer, thickness 2

Plug

16	Pressure switch

Cover

Plug

19	Sealing washer

Screw

Spare parts catalogue


796	CLUTCH-SIDE CRANKCASE COVER
796 ABS	CLUTCH-SIDE CRANKCASE COVER

Important

Bold reference numbers in this section identify parts not shown in the figures alongside the text, but which can be found in the exploded view diagram.

Removal of the clutch cover


Operations	Section reference
Drain the engine oil	4 - 3, Changing the engine oil and filter cartridge
Disconnect the oil pressure sensor	6 - 5, Checking the indicating devices

Unscrew the screws (2), (3) and (5) securing the clutch-side crankcase cover (1).

Tap around the edge of the cover with a plastic mallet to detach it from the crankcase half.

Remove the crankcase cover (1) taking care not to damage the locating bush (13).

Check the condition of the locating bush (13) and replace if deformed.

Disassembly of the clutch cover

Remove the plug (15) from the cover and the relative O-ring (7), the engine oil pressure switch (16) and its seal (14).

Unscrew the screw (20) securing the inner cover (17).

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

Remove the circlip (11) and slide off the shim (10) and the sealing ring (9).

The drilled bush (8) is mounted to the cover by a forced interference fit. Remove it using a suitable puller.

Inspect the sealing ring (9) and renew it if necessary.

Reassembly of the clutch cover

Fit the plug (15) and the seal (7). Install the pressure switch (16) with its seal (14).

If the bush has been replaced, fully seat the new bush (8) in the slot in the cover using a suitable drift and a press.

If the sealing ring (9) needs to be renewed, fit the new seal into the crankcase cover, positioning it so the side without a spring is facing the circlip (11).

Before fitting, check that the edges of the circlip groove show no sign of burrs which might otherwise damage the sealing ring.

Then fit the shim (10) and the circlip (11).

Important

In order for the sealing ring (9) to function correctly, it must have an assembly clearance that allows the circlip (11) to rotate.

Position the sound-proofing panel (6) inside the clutch-side crankcase cover (1), aligning it with the pin (A) as shown in the figure.

Place the inner cover (17) on the panel (6), centring it with respect to the pin (A).

Fit the screw (20) with the recommended threadlocker and tighten the screw (20) to a torque of 24 Nm (Min. 22 Nm - Max. 26 Nm) (Sect. 3 - 3, Engine torque settings).

Refitting the clutch cover

Clean and degrease mating surfaces on the clutch-side crankcase cover and crankcase and ensure that locating bush (13) and the O-ring (12), located in correspondence with the oil way, are installed in the crankcase.

Apply a uniform continuous bead of DUCATI liquid gasket (B) onto crankcase mating surfaces, working around all the holes.

Fit the cover assembly (1) to the crankcase half and insert the retaining screws. Tighten the screws (2), (3) and (5) to a torque of 10 Nm (Min. 9 Nm - Max. 11 Nm) (Sect. 3 - 3, Engine torque settings) in a crosswise pattern.


Operations	Section reference
Connect the oil pressure sensor	6 - 5, Checking the indicating devices
Top up the engine oil	4 - 3, Changing the engine oil and filter cartridge