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Audi Magnetic Ride Rear Shock Absorbers, Venting






Audi Magnetic Ride Rear Shock Absorbers, Venting

- Clamp magnetic ride 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.

- Drill a second 6 mm hole - arrow B - through outer tube of shock absorber.

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