Disposing of spring strut - OS32.25-P-0122-01I

Risk of injury  when drilling gas-filled assemblies or components (gas filling cannot ignite)

Wear safety goggles and face mask.

AS00.00-Z-0006-01A

Model 220 

Front axle spring strut: 

1. Drill a hole in the spring strut from above in area (D) with a 5mm dia. drill bit and allow the air to escape.
2. Drill a hole in the spring strut 30mm (dimension A) from the bottom with a 5mm dia. drill bit and allow the gas to escape.
3. Drill a hole in the spring strut 90mm (dimension B) from the bottom with a 5mm dia. drill bit and allow the hydraulic fluid to escape.
4. Drill a hole in the spring strut 140mm (dimension C) from the bottom with a 5mm dia. drill bit (1st and 2nd walls) and allow the hydraulic fluid to escape.
5. Pump the spring strut empty by pressing in the piston rod several times.
6. Dispose of spring strut (scrap).

   Observe regulations governing disposal of hydraulic fluid.

   Fig 1: Identifying Hole Area On Front Spring Strut