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Front Strut Assembly Disposal

CAUTION:
  • On struts which have "GAS FILLED" marked on outer housing under spring seat, completely discharge gas before disposing, following methods below.
  • DO NOT disassemble strut damper or place into a fire.
  • Drill holes before disposing of gas filled struts.
  • Before handling gas filled struts, be sure to wear goggles to protect eyes from gas, oil and/or filings.
  1. Place gas filled strut on a flat and level surface with piston rod fully extended.
  2. Using a .08-.12" (2-3 mm) diameter drill, make holes in areas shown in Fig 1.
Fig 1: Drilling Holes In Strut
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