Clutch assembly: clutch-side crankcase cover

6.2 -

1	Clutch-side crankcase cover

Bolt

4	Oil level sight glass

Bolt

6	Panel (BLACK)

13	Locating bush

14	Sealing washer, thickness 2

Plug

16	Pressure switch

Cover

Plug

19	Sealing washer

Bolt

Parts catalogue


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-side crankcase cover


Operation	Section reference
Drain the engine oil	D 4, Changing the engine oil and filter cartridge
Disconnect the oil pressure sensor	P 5, Checking the front and rear brake light switches, neutral light switch, oil pressure switch and clutch switch

Unscrew the bolts (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.

Remove the 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-side crankcase 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 oil seal (9).

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

Inspect the oil seal (9) and renew it if necessary.

Reassembly of the clutch-side crankcase cover

Fit the plug (15) and the seal (7). Fit the pressure switch (16) and the 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 oil seal (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 (13).

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

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

Important

In order for the oil seal (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.

Position the inner cover (17) on the panel (6), aligning it with the pin (A).

Fit the screws (20) and tighten to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Engine torque settings).

Refitting the clutch-side crankcase 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 the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Engine torque settings) in a crosswise pattern.


Operation	Section reference
Connect the oil pressure sensor	P 5, Checking the front and rear brake light switches, neutral light switch, oil pressure switch and clutch switch
Top up the engine oil	D 4, Changing the engine oil and filter cartridge