Gas-Filled Strut, Venting

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Procedure

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

Fig 1: Checking Gas-Filled Strut Clamping Area Dimension

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CAUTION:

Risk of eye injury due to flying shavings.

Eye irritation and injury is possible.

- Wear protective eyewear.

-- Saw the gas-filled strut cylinder within the first third of the overall cylinder length, starting from the edge on the piston rod side. While doing so, cover the cut area with a cleaning cloth to absorb oil spraying out.