Scrapping shock absorber impact dampers - OS88.20-P-1000-01A
Code 491 USA version
Code 494 California version
- To relieve the gas pressure drill a 5 mm hole on the flange side of the impact damper approx. 5 mm to the side of the filler rivet (arrow).
- Push rubber boot and clamping ring down towards the flange and cut open rubber boot.
- If necessary drill a second 5 mm hole in the impact damper tube approx. 30 mm below the flange (arrow) and force out the oil by compressing and extending the impact damper several times.