Front Shock Absorber With Coil Spring: Disposal

DISPOSE OF FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
1. Fully extend the shock absorber piston rod, and fix it at an angle in a vise or similar tool.
2. Using a drill or similar tool, slowly make a hole in the area (A-B) shown in the illustration to discharge the gas inside.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Shock Absorber Dimension
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  NOTE:
  - The gas is colorless, odorless and harmless.
  - Since the discharging gas may cause chips to scatter, cover the drill with a shop rag or piece of cloth when making the hole.