A - Releasing gas by drilling |
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| Clamp gas-filled shock absorber vertically in vice, with piston rod pointing downwards. |
WARNING Safety goggles must be worn when drilling. |
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| Drill a 3 mm Ø hole -arrow A- through outer tube of shock absorber. |
Note Gas will escape during drilling. |
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| Continue drilling until inner tube is fully penetrated (approx. 25 mm deep). |
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| Drill a second 6 mm Ø hole -arrow B- through outer and inner tubes of shock absorber. |
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| Hold shock absorber over a drip tray and move piston rod up and down several times through entire stroke until no more fluid comes out. |
B - Opening with pipe cutter |
WARNING Safety goggles must be worn while drilling and cutting. |
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| Drill a 3 mm Ø hole -arrow- through outer tube of shock absorber, or saw through wall of tube. |
Note Gas will escape when drilling or sawing. |
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