Suzuki GS850G Service Manual page 238

I n ~ e r t the crosshead screwdriver into the
right side of thc cen~crscand
pivot to
prevent the motorcycle
from
tipping off
the centerstand.
Fig. 11-147
Fig. 11-j45
Remove the upper shock absorber nuts and
pull rlic top
s i c k
of the shock absorbers
Free from
[lie
mounting lugs. Tlzis will
allow
the
swing arrn/differential to be
casily movcd.
Take care not
to
burn yourself i f the
rnufffers ark hor.
Remove both right and left
rear shock
absorbers.
Lih the
swing
arrn/difl'erential up
hy
allaching the 14
m m wrench
to
one of !he
caliper
bolts and
use
tlie wrench as a lifL
h a n d l e . W h i l e lifting t h e swing
nrm/differenr ial i n s c r ~ the
sockel
wrench
handle ~ h r o u y h tlie righl mr~rfler support
and
swing
a r m hole. This will hold the
rwing a r m .
INSPECTION
lnspect the hydrauIic damper for evidence
of oil leakage.
Check
the piston
rod for distortion.
Visually inspect
all other
internal parts
for
damage (cracks, dents, galling,
etc.).
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he r e p l a r d and the opera-
rional
rime
on rhe
rernaitlin~
slrock is
minimal.