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Rear Shock Absorber Disposal





REAR SHOCK ABSORBER


Disposal

1. Set shock absorber horizontally to the ground with the piston rod fully extracted.











CAUTION:
- Wear eye protection (safety glass).
- Wear gloves.
- Be careful with metal chips or oil blown out by the compressed gas.

NOTE:
- Drill vertically in this direction.
- Directly to the outer tube avoiding brackets.
- The gas is clear, colorless, odorless, and harmless.






3. Position the drilled hole downward and drain oil by moving the piston rod several times.

CAUTION:
Dispose of drained oil according to the law and local regulations.