Gas-Filled Strut, Venting
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-- Clamp the gas-filled strut in a vise in the area -x- = 50 mm.
CAUTION:
Risk of injury due to flying metal shavings.
Irritation and injury to skin and eyes possible.
- Wear protective eyewear.
- Wear safety gloves.
- Cover the saw cut area with a cleaning cloth to absorb any oil spraying out.
-- Saw the gas-filled strut cylinder within the first third of the overall cylinder length, starting from the edge on the piston rod side.