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B - Opening shock absorber with pipe cutter > < Releasing gas in rear gas-filled shock absorbers
A - Releasing gas by drilling
A - Releasing gas by drilling
   
–  Clamp gas-filled shock absorber vertically in vice, with piston rod pointing downwards.
  Caution
Safety goggles must be worn when drilling.
–  Drill a 3 mm Ø hole -arrow A- through outer tube of shock absorber.
  Note!
Gas will escape during drilling.
–  Continue drilling until inner tube is penetrated (approx. 25 mm deep).
–  Drill a second 6 mm Ø hole -arrow B- through outer and inner tubes of shock absorber.
–  Hold shock absorber over a drip tray and move piston rod up and down several times through entire stroke until no more oil comes out.
  V42-0693

B - Opening shock absorber with pipe cutter > < Releasing gas in rear gas-filled shock absorbers