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Front Shock Absorbers, Venting: Procedure

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-- Clamp magnetic ride shock absorber vertically in vise.

WARNING:

Danger of eye injury.

  • Wear protective eyewear.

-- Drill a 3 mm hole -arrow A- through the shock absorber outer tube.

NOTE:

Gas escapes when drilling.

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

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