Front Gas-Filled Strut, Venting
-- Secure gas-filled shock absorber vertically in vise, with piston rod facing down.
WARNING:
Wear protective eyewear while drilling.
-- Drill a 3 mm hole -arrow A- through outer tube of shock absorber.
NOTE:
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.