Refitting The Cylinder Head Assembly - Ducati Monster 796 Workshop Manual

Cylinder head assemblies: valves - rocker arms
Rocker shaft–rocker bore clearance
The assembly clearance must be 0.03 to 0.06 mm.
Maximum permissible wear limit: 0.08 mm.
The rocker arm shafts should be a light force fit in the cylinder head.
In the event of excessive clearance, fit 0.02 mm oversize shafts (available from Parts Service).
Checking the rocker arm springs
Carefully examine the springs (9) of the closing rocker arms (18). There must be no signs of cracking, distortion, or loss
of elasticity.

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 rings (10), lubricate with engine oil and insert from the spring side with tool part
no. 88713.2442.
Fit the end of the tool into the valve guide and use a mallet to tap the seal rings (10) home into the valve guides.