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.

Recover the spacers (8), the washers (15) and the hose guides (9) and (14).

Fix service tool no. 88713.1749 to the holes left vacant by the two bolts (6) you have just removed.

Undo the three stator retaining bolts (24) and the two bolts (31) securing the cable guide bracket (30) from inside the alternator‑side crankcase cover.

The alternator-side crankcase cover is fitted with a bearing (26), held in place by circlip (27), which locates on the end of the crankshaft.

Use service tool no. 88713.2036 fixed to the M10 sidestand fixing holes (D).

Unscrew the alternator/flywheel nut (34), heating it with a hot air gun; do not use a naked flame as this could damage the starting system components.

While unscrewing the nut, apply axial pressure to the socket to avoid damage or injury in the event of the wrench suddenly slipping off the nut.

Insert two of the bolts (25) just removed from flywheel rotor-side in their holes in order to remove the flange (13) and the starter clutch (21) from the flywheel (16).

Seat the flange (13) with the starter clutch in the flywheel (16), aligning the flange locating hole (B) with the flywheel locating hole (C).

When refitting the flange to flywheel, insert a pin or a wrench inside the hole (C) for the rotor flywheel locating dowel in order to line up the flywheel holes with the flange threads. This is a useful tip, as the holes cannot be aligned after having fitted the flange to the flywheel due to the interference fit.

Tighten the bolts (25) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Engine torque settings).

Fit the washer (17) (suitably lubricated), needle roller bearing (19), and inner race (18) to the crankshaft. Make sure the inner race is centred relative to the washer.

Install the flywheel-rotor-driven gear assembly on the crankshaft, taking care not to alter the position of the inner race (18) relative to the washer (17).

Restrain the rotation of the flywheel with the holding tool 88713.2036.

Tighten the nut (34) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Engine torque settings).

Apply threadlocker to the stator fixing bolts (24) and tighten to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Engine torque settings).

Before refitting, make sure that the crankshaft end bearing (26) and relative retaining ring (27) are installed in the alternator-side crankcase cover (28).

Spread a continuous uniform bead of DUCATI liquid gasket on the mating surface of the cover (28), ensuring continuity around the holes for the retaining bolts and locating bushes.

Under the screw (12), located in correspondence with the starter motor, fit the spacers (8), hose clips (9) and (14), and washers (15).

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

Dampen the oil seal (3) with alcohol and install it in the alternator-side crankcase cover, in correspondence with the gearchange shaft (Sect. F 5, Refitting the gearchange control), using the specific installation tool 88713.1411.

Tighten the two retaining bolts (6) of the inspection cover (5) over the end of the crankshaft to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Engine torque settings).