Front Shock Absorber With Coil Spring: Disposal

HINT: Dispose the RH side by the same procedures with the LH side.

1. DISPOSE OF SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY FRONT LH (W/O REAS) 
   1. Fully extend the shock absorber piston rod, and fix it at a tilt in a vise or similar tool.
   2. Using a drill or similar tool, slowly make a hole at approx. 5 cm from the top end of the shock absorber, and discharge the gas inside of it.
   CAUTION:

   • The gas is colorless, odorless and harmless.
   • Since the discharged gas may cause chips to fly off, cover the drill with a shop rag when making a hole.
   Fig 1: Disposing Shock Absorber Assy Front LH (W/O REAS)

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2. DISPOSE OF SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY FRONT LH (W/REAS) 
   1. Before the disposal, loosen the nut slowly to breed out the oil and to lower the pressure inside the absorber.
   NOTE: Never loosen the nut of the eye union except the time of disposal.
   Fig 2: Disposing Of Shock Absorber Assy Front LH (W/REAS)

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