Ducati Monster 695 User Manual page 434

Clutch unit: APTC wet clutch
A clutch which slips may be caused by:
- insufficient play of the control lever;
- worn clutch plates;
- weakened springs;
- faulty clutch mechanism;
- excessive wear of the hub or clutch housing.
A noisy clutch may be caused by:
- excessive play between the primary drive gears;
- damaged primary drive gear teeth;
- excessive play between drive plate tabs and clutch housing;
- worn gear/clutch housing bearing;
- the presence of metal particles (filings) on the gear teeth.
Disassembling the APTC system
Operations
Drain engine oil
Remove the clutch cover
Unscrew the retaining screws (1) and remove the washers (2) and the springs (4) of pusher plate (5).
Pull out the pressure plate (5) with the pushrod (3). If needed, extract the bearing (6) placed on the inside of the
pressure plate (5) using a suitable drift.
Screw in the three tools part no. 88713.2591 into the suitable housings on the hub (13).
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Reference See Section
D 4, Changing the engine oil and
filter cartridge
N 6.2, Removing the clutch cover