Front Gas-Filled Shock Absorbers, Venting, AUDI Magnetic Ride Shock Absorber

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Hand drill
3 mm thread tap
6 mm thread tap
Oil collecting container
Protective Eyewear

Procedure

-- Clamp the magnetic ride shock absorber vertically in the vise.

WARNING:

Risk of eye injury!

Wear protective eyewear while drilling.

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

Fig 1: Audi Magnetic Ride Front Shock Absorber

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

NOTE:

Gas escapes when drilling.

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

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