Gas-Filled Strut, Releasing Gas: Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Gas-Filled Strut Venting

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

WARNING:

Clamp only within this area, otherwise accidents could occur!
Wear protective eyewear when sawing.

NOTE: Cover area of sawn portion with a rag to absorb oil spraying out.

-- Cut through the gas-filled strut cylinder within the first third of the overall cylinder length using the piston rod end of the cylinder as a reference point.