Disposing of shock absorber/ADS - OS32.32-P-0605-01A
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Risk of injury when drilling assemblies or components containing gas (gas fill is not ignitable)
Wear safety glasses Wear safety goggles and a face protection.
- Remove boot (arrow - illustration shows the shock absorber/ADS on model 140).
- Drill shock absorber tube approx. 30 mm (dimension A) from the shock absorber base with a 5 mm drill (gas escapes).
- Drill shock absorber tube approx. 40 mm (dimension B) from the compression pot with a 5 mm drill (oil escapes).
- Drill shock absorber tube in the center, opposite the damper valve (dimension C) with a 5 mm drill (vent hole for oil).
- Press the piston rod in several times, thus pumping the shock absorber empty.
Position the shock absorber upright and empty. The quantity of oil is 300-400 cm3 depending on the version.
Comply with regulations governing disposal of hydraulic oil
- Dispose of shock absorber (old part).