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Gas-Filled Strut, Venting: Procedure

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-- Clamp the gas-filled strut in a vise in area -x- = 50 mm.

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Risk of eye injury due to flying shavings.

Eye irritation and injury is possible.

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-- To collect escaping oil, cover the cut area with a cleaning cloth.

-- Saw the gas-filled strut cylinder within the first third of the overall cylinder length, starting from the edge on the piston rod side.