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Scrapping Shock Absorber Impact Dampers - OS88.20-P-1000-01A

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Model All With Code (491) U.S. Version With Code (494) California Version 

Code 491 USA version

Code 494 California version

  1. 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).
  2. Push rubber boot and clamping ring down towards the flange and cut open rubber boot.
  3. 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.
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