SuspensionShock Absorber Disposal
Shock Absorber Disposal
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Warning:
Gas charged shock absorbers contain high pressure
gas. Do not remove the snap ring from inside the top of the tube.
If the snap ring is removed, the contents of the shock absorber
will come out with extreme force which may result in personal
injury. |
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Warning:
To prevent personal injury, wear safety glasses
when centerpunching and drilling the shock absorber. Use care not
to puncture the shock absorber tube with the centerpunch.
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| 1. |
Make an indentation 10 mm
(0.4 in) from the bottom (4) of the tube (3) using a
centerpunch. |
| 2. |
Clamp the shock absorber in a
vise horizontally with the shock absorber rod (1) completely
extended. |
| 3. |
Drill a hole in the shock
absorber at the centerpunch (4) using a 5 mm (3/16 in) drill
bit. Gas or a gas/oil mixture will exhaust when the drill bit
penetrates the shock absorber. Use shop towels in order to contain
the escaping oil. |
| 4. |
Make an indentation in the
middle (2) of the tube (3) with a centerpunch. |
| 5. |
Drill a second hole in the
shock absorber at the centerpunch (2) using a 5 mm (3/16 in)
drill bit. Oil will exhaust when the drill bit penetrates the shock
absorber. Use shop towels in order to contain the escaping
oil. |
| 6. |
Remove the shock absorber from
the vise. Hold the shock absorber over a drain pan horizontally
with the holes down. Move the rod (1) in and out of the tube (3) to
completely drain the oil from the shock absorber. |
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