Disposing of shock absorber Risk of injury from drilling gas-filled units or components (gas fill is not inflammable) - OS32.25-P-0121-01A

Wear safety glasses and safety mask 

1. Using a 5 mm dia. drill bit, drill out shock absorber tube at a distance of 20 mm (dimension A) from the bottom of the shock absorber.
2. Push in piston rod up to stop and pull out.
3. Using a 5 mm dia. drill bit, drill out shock absorber tube at a distance of 27 mm (dimension B) from the end of the shock absorber tube.
4. Pump shock absorber until it is empty by pressing in the piston rod several times.

   

   The quantity of oil is 250-500 cm³ depending on the version.

   Observe regulations for disposal of hydraulic oil!

5. Dispose of shock absorber (old part).
   Fig 1: Identifying Shock Absorber Tube Dimension - Model 202

   

Shock absorber of model 202 illustrated