Front Shock Absorber Disposal (Us)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Mazda CX-30. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
- Whenever drilling into a front shock absorber, always wear protective eye wear as the gas in the shock absorber is pressurized and could spray metal filings into the eyes.
- Set the front shock absorber horizontally or with the piston pointed downward.
- Drill a 2-3 mm {0.08-0.11 in} hole at point A shown in the illustration and exhaust the gas.
Point A: 200 mm {7.87 in}
- Point the hole drilled in Step 2 downward, pump the piston rod up and down several times, and drain the oil.
- Cut off the bottom of the front shock absorber.
- Dispose of the drained oil according to the waste disposal rules.