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Front Shock Absorber Disposal

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  1. Clamp a shock absorber flat or with the piston downwards.
  2. Drill a 0.08-0.12" (2-3 mm) hole at a point 0.8-1.2" (20-30 mm) from the bottom of the tube, so that the gas can escape.
    Fig 1: Drilling Shock Absorber
    G00356806Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING: Whenever drilling into a shock absorber, wear protective eye wear. The gas in the shock absorber is pressurized, and could spray metal chips into the eyes and face when drilling.
  3. Turn the hole downwards.
  4. Drain the oil by moving the piston rod several times up and down and cutting the tube at the end.
  5. Dispose of the waste oil according to local waste disposal laws.
    NOTE: Shock absorber gas is nitrogen gas.
    NOTE: Shock absorber oil is mineral oil.
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