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Disposing on spring actuator - OS32.30-P-0620-01A

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OS32.30-P-0620-01A  Disposing on spring actuator    
DANGER Risk of injury  to skin or eyes from hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure. Risk of poisoning from swallowing hydraulic fluid. Depressurize the hydraulic system completely before starting any work on the system. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. AS00.00-Z-0013-01A
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by drilling gas-filled assemblies or components (noncombustible gases) Wear safety glasses and a face mask. AS00.00-Z-0006-01A
  1. Allow hydraulic fluid or brake fluid to flow out of the oil gallery (a) into a suitable container for disposal.
  2. Drill gas chamber (b) of the spring accumulator on the arched side (arrow) with a drill bit (3 mm dia.) until the gas flows out.
  3. Dispose of spring brake reservoir as scrap metal.
    Fig 1: Identifying Spring Accumulator On The Arched Side
    G04715455Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
    Fig 2: Locating Gas Chamber & Oil Gallery
    G04715456Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.