Removing Front Pneumatic Spring
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CAUTION:
Incorrect handling of gas-filled shock absorbers
→ Gas-filled shock absorbers must be in idle state before removal.
→ Open the lid.
→ Secure the lid to prevent it from closing accidentally following removal of the gas-filled shock absorbers.
→ Do not use force to open the gas-filled shock absorbers because of their high internal pressure.
- Gas-filled shock absorbers can burst
- Risk of eye injuries
- Risk of bruising
→ Gas-filled shock absorbers must be in idle state before removal.
→ Open the lid.
→ Secure the lid to prevent it from closing accidentally following removal of the gas-filled shock absorbers.
→ Do not use force to open the gas-filled shock absorbers because of their high internal pressure.
Information
The help of another person is required.
- A second person must hold the front lid to prevent it from falling down.
- Loosen safety clip at the top -1-
using a suitable tool and pull front pneumatic spring -2-
off the ball pin at the top.
Front pneumatic spring
- Loosen safety clip at the bottom -3-
using a suitable tool and pull front pneumatic spring -2-
off the ball pin at the bottom.
Front pneumatic spring
- Remove front pneumatic spring.