Suzuki GSF1200S 2001 Service Manual page 53

• Remove the left and right oil pipes 1.
• Remove the cylinder base nut 2.
• Firmly grip the cylinder block at both ends and lift it straight up.
If the cylinder block does not come off, lightly tap on the finless
portions of it using a plastic mallet.
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Be careful not to damage the fins when removing or han-
dling the cylinder block.
• Scribe the cylinder number on the head of the respective pis-
tons.
• Place a clean rag over the cylinder to prevent any parts from
falling into the crankcase.
• Remove the piston pin circlip 3.
• Draw out each piston pin and remove the pistons.
NOTE:
See page 3-65 for piston and cylinder inspection.
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