Protege LX L4-1489cc 1.5L DOHC MFI (1998)
SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
Inspect for the following and replace the shock absorber if necessary.
1. Inspect for damage and oil leakage.
2. Secure a handle to the piston rod, and compress and expand the shock piston at least three times. Verify that the operational force does not change
and that there is no unusual noise.
SHOCK ABSORBER DISPOSAL (IF GAS-CHARGED)
WARNING: The gas in the shock absorber is pressurized, and could spray metal chips into the eyes and face when drilling. Whenever
drilling into a shock absorber, wear protective eye wear.
1. Clamp the shock absorber flat or with the piston downwards.
2. Drill a 2 - 3 mm (0.08 - 0.12 inch) hole at a point 20 - 30 mm (0.79 - 1.18 inch) from the bottom of the tube so that the gas can escape.
3. Turn the hole downwards.
4. The oil can be collected by moving the piston rod several times up and down and cutting the tube at the end.
5. Dispose of the waste oil according to the waste disposal law.
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Shock absorber gas is nitrogen gas.
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Shock absorber oil is mineral oil.
