Motorcycle engine repair Ducati Monster 696 (2007-2014)

Removal–refitting of the engine assembly
1. Engine; 2. Bolt; 3. Nut; 4. Complete frame assembly; 5. Swingarm pivot shaft Caution! 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...

Lubrication system: oil pump
1. Oil pump complete with gear; 2. O-ring; 3. By-pass plug; 4. O-ring; 5. By-pass valve; 6. Locating bush; 7. Reducer bush; 8. Spring washer; 9. Screw; 10. Screw; 11. Spring washer; 12. By-pass spring Caution! Bold reference numbers in this section...

Cylinder head assemblies construction
1. Closing shim; 2. Camshaft; 3. Opening shim; 4. Valve Caution! 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.

Checking and adjusting valve clearances
Operation Section reference Remove the valve covers Removal of the valve covers Remove the timing belt covers Removal of the timing belt covers Note: For clarity, the figures show the engine block removed from the frame. Remove the inspection cover...

Checking the engine timing
Operation Section reference Remove the timing belt covers N 4.2, Removal of the timing belt covers Remove the valve covers Removal of the valve covers Note: Engine timing should be checked after changing parts such as camshafts, valves or timing...

Timing belt covers/timing system
1. Vertical cylinder timing belt cover; 2. Horizontal cylinder timing belt cover; 3. Screw; 4. Screw; 5. Spacer; 6. Elastic-stop ring; 7. Washer; 8. Outer timing belt driveshaft pulley; 9. Horizontal cylinder timing belt; 10. Intermediate spacer;...

Removal of the timing belt covers
Operation Section reference Remove the fuel tank Removal of the fuel tank Remove the hoizontal cylinder exhaust pipe Removal of the exhaust system Unscrew the screw (4) and screws (3) and remove the horizontal timing belt cover (2). Unscrew the...

Removal of the timing system assembly
Loosen the positioning screw (20) of the tensioner pulley (21) of the horizontal cylinder timing belt. Loosen the screw (27) securing the tensioner pulley of the horizontal cylinder timing belt and move the tensioner pulley (21) to the rest...

Disassembly and reassembly of the timing belt pulleys
To disassemble the pulleys, loosen and remove the three screws (12), slide of the washer and (15) and remove the pulley (16) from the flange (17). To reassemble, fit the pulley (16) on the hub (17), aligning the timing mark (G) on the pulley with...

Refitting the timing system assembly
Refitting the camshaft timing pulleys Check that the keyway on the end of camshaft is in good condition and without burrs. Fit one key (C) into the camshaft keyway. Caution! During reassembly, take care that the timing mark "D" on the spacer flange...

Refitting the timing belt covers
Position the vertical timing belt cover (1) on the engine. Fit the cover retaining screws (4) and tighten to the specified torque ( Engine torque settings ). Locate the horizontal timing belt cover (2) on the engine. Tighten the screws (4) and (3)...

Cylinder head assemblies: camshafts
1. Screw; 2. Vertical cylinder head inner timing belt cover; 3. Seal; 4. Screw; 5. Washer; 6. Horizontal cylinder head inner timing belt cover; 7. Screw; 8. Valve cover; 9. O-ring; 10. Vertical cylinder head; 11. Horizontal cylinder head; 12. Stud...

Removal of the intake manifolds
Operation Section reference Remove the throttle body Removal of the throttle body Note: The procedure can also be carried out with the engine installed in the frame. For clarity, the photos show the engine removed from the frame. Unscrew and remove...

Refitting the intake manifolds
Apply the recommended threadlocker to the studs (12) and (13), install them in the cylinder heads and tighten them to the specified torque ( Engine torque settings ). Locate the intake manifolds (17) and secure with the nuts (14). Tighten the nuts...

Removal of the inner timing belt covers
Operation Section reference Remove the camshaft timing pulleys Removal of the timing system assembly Note: For clarity, the figures show the cylinder head removed from engine. Remove the retaining screws (18) and (1) and remove the inner timing belt...

Removal of the valve covers
Undo the retaining screws (7) of valve covers (8) and remove the covers with relative O-rings (9).

Refitting the valve covers
Always fit new O-rings (9) when refitting the valve covers. Fix the valve covers (8) with the relative O-ring (9) to the cylinder head. Tighten the screws (7) to the specified torque ( Engine torque settings ).

Removal of the camshafts
Operation Section reference Remove the timing belt covers and the timing belts Removal of the timing belt covers Remove the camshaft timing pulleys Removal of the timing system assembly Note: This operation can be carried out with the rocker arms...

Inspecting the camshafts
Check the cam contact surfaces for scratches, grooves, steps and waving. Worn cams are frequently the cause of poor timing, which leads to loss of engine power. Install the camshaft between two centres and check for distortion using a dial gauge:...

Refitting the camshafts
If removed, install the oil seal (3) in the bore on the right-hand side of the cylinder head using a suitable drift. Caution! If the rockers arms are already installed in the cylinder head ( Refitting the rocker arms, shims and valves ), insert the...

Refitting the camshaft end caps
Lubricate the new o-rings (19) with the recommended grease and fit on the end cap (20). Fit the end cap (20) on the left-hand side of the cylinder head. Secure the end cap (20) with the screws (21). Tighten the screws (21) to the specified torque (...

Cylinder head assemblies: valves — rocker arms
1. Clip; 2. Shim; 3. Opening rocker arm; 4. Rocker arm shaft; 5. O-ring; 6. Valve opening shim; 7. Half rings; 8. Valve closing shim; 9. Spring; 10. Valve rubber; 11. Exhaust valve guide; 12. Washer; 13. Intake valve guide; 14. Intake valve seat;...

Removal of the cylinder head assembly
Operation Section reference Remove the engine from the frame Removal of the engine Remove the timing belt covers and the timing belts Removal of the timing belt covers Removal of the cylinder heads Note: On disassembly of the components mounted on...

Removal of the rocker arms, shims and valves
Operation Section reference Remove the valve covers Removal of the valve covers Remove the camshaft end caps Removal of the inner timing belt covers Remove the clip (1) securing the opening rocker (3). Move the rocker arm (3) to free the valve...

Overhaul of cylinder head components
Overhaul of the cylinder heads Remove any carbon deposits from the combustion chamber and its ducts. Check for cracking and inspect the sealing surfaces for scoring, ridges or other damage. The cylinder barrel mating surface must be perfectly flat....

Refitting the cylinder head assembly
To refit the cylinder head reverse the steps of the removal procedure; pay particular attention to those operations mentioned specifically. It is very important that all the components are carefully cleaned. If removed, fit new valve guide seal...

Refitting the rocker arms, shims and valves
Fit the closing rocker arm (18) and relative spring (9) on service tool no. 88713.2783. Insstall the service tool – rocker arm – spring assembly in the cylinder head and insert the shaft (4) with a new seal ring (5), suitably lubricated. Caution!...

Refitting the cylinder heads
Warning! In order to prevent oil leaks developing between the cylinder barrel and the crankcase, every time the cylinder head is removed, it is essential to remove also the cylinder barrel/piston in order to be able to clean the crankcase and...

Cylinder/piston assemblies
1. Pin; 2. Circlip; 3. Gudgeon pin; 4. Vertical cylinder; 5. Piston rings; 6. Cylinder-crankcase gasket; 7. Dowel; 8. Horizontal cylinder; 9. Piston; 10. Centring bush; 11. Cylinder head gasket; 12. Cylinder temperature sensor Caution! Bold...

Removal of the cylinder/piston assembly
Operation Section reference Remove the cylinder heads from the engine Refitting the cylinder head assembly Remove the dowel (7), bushes (10) and head gasket (11) from their seats on the cylinder barrel. Use service tool no. 88700.5644 to bring the...

Overhaul of the cylinder barrel/piston components
Overhauling the cylinder Check that the walls of the cylinder bore are perfectly smooth. Measure the cylinder bore diameter (D) at three different heights and in two directions offset by 90°, thereby determining the assembly clearance, taper, and...

Refitting the cylinder/piston assembly
If a new cylinder/piston assembly is to be fitted, make sure that the piston and cylinder are of the same size class. The letter indicating the cylinder size class is stamped on the cylinder-head mating face; the piston size class letter is stamped...

Crankcase assembly: external components
1. Key; 2. Timing gear pair; 3. Lock washer; 4. Hex nut; 5. Key; 6. Aluminium gasket; 7. Special screw; 8. Aluminium gasket; 9. Plug; 10. Breather valve; 11. O-ring; 12. Cylinder barrel-head stud bolt; 13. Locating dowel; 14. Plug; 15. Plug; 16....

Crankcase assembly: crankcase halves
1. Circlip; 2. Timing belt driveshaft; 3. Alternator-side crankcase half; 4. Bearing; 5. O-ring; 6. Circlip; 7. Bearing; 8. Screw; 9. Retaining plate; 10. Bearing; 11. Seal; 12. Bearing; 13. Seal; 14. Bearing; 15. Bearing; 16. Clutch-side crankcase...

Crankcase assembly: crankshaft/connecting rods assembly
1. Crankshaft; 2. Drilled grub screw; 3. Plug; 4. Grub screw; 5. Connecting rod assembly; 6. Bush; 7. Half bearing; 8. Special screw; 9. Shim; 10. Key Caution! Bold reference numbers in this section identify parts not shown in the figures alongside...