Front Suspension

DISPOSAL

EXCEPT FOR BILSTEIN STRUT

CAUTION:
^ Before handling struts, be sure to wear goggles to protect eyes from gas, oil and cutting powder.
^ Do not disassemble the strut damper or throw into flames.
^ When discarding gas filled struts, drill holes in them to purge the gas.

1) Place the strut on a level surface with the piston rod fully expanded.
2) Using a 2 - 3 mm (0.08 - 0.12 in) dia. drill, make holes in areas shown in the figure.





BILSTEIN STRUT

CAUTION:
^ Before handling struts filled with gas, be sure to wear goggles to protect eyes from gas, oil and metal shavings.
^ Do not disassemble the strut damper or throw into flames.
^ When discarding gas filled struts, drill holes in them to purge the gas.

1) Place the gas-filled strut on a level surface with the damping tube fully extended.
2) Using a 2 - 3 mm (0.08 - 0.12 in) dia. drill, make the holes at (1) first, and then (2).