Attention. The gas pressure in a gas-filled shock absorber reaches 25 bar, so cover your work area and use safety goggles when disposing of it. The shock absorber can be disposed of in two ways: either by drilling a hole, or by cutting the shock absorber body.
Drilling shock absorber
Secure the shock absorber in a vise in a vertical position with the rod down.
Drill a hole in the shock absorber body A (pic. 8.15) drill with a diameter of 3 mm.
Attention. In a gas-filled shock absorber, when drilling a hole in the first housing, gas under pressure will come out. When gas escapes from the shock absorber, cover the hole with a rag. Continuing drilling, drill the inner tube of the shock absorber (about 25 mm).
Using a 6mm drill, drill a second hole B in the body and inner tube of the shock absorber.
Place a container under the shock absorber to collect the fluid and moving the shock absorber rod from stop to stop, squeeze the liquid out of the shock absorber.
After draining the liquid from the shock absorber, it can be recycled.
Shock absorber cutting
Secure the suspension strut in a vertical position in a vise (see fig. 8.16).
Install a pipe cutter, such as Stahlwille Express 150/3, on the top of the shock absorber housing and cut the shock absorber housing. Keep in mind that a gas-filled shock absorber will release gas.
Pull the damper rod up while holding the inner tube «Swedish» wrench and press down so that the inner tube remains inserted into the housing when the stem is slowly withdrawn.
Remove the damper rod from the inner tube.
Place a container under the shock absorber to collect the fluid and drain the fluid from the shock absorber into a suitable container. After draining the liquid from the shock absorber, it can be recycled.
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