Rear Gas-Filled Strut, Venting

Rear Gas-Filled Strut, Venting

- Secure gas-filled shock absorber vertically in vise, with piston rod facing down.






Wear protective eyewear while drilling.

- Drill a 3 mm hole - arrow A - through outer tube of shock absorber.

• Gas escapes when drilling.

- Continue drilling until tube inside is drilled through (approximately 25 mm deep).

- Drill a 6 mm hole - arrow B -, through outer and inner strut tubes.

- Hold shock absorber over appropriate container for catching oil and move piston rod repeatedly through entire stroke until no more oil flows out.