FRONT SUSPENSION > Front Strut
DISPOSAL
CAUTION:
• Before handling the strut damper and shock absorber, be sure to wear goggles to protect eyes from gas, oil and cutting powder.
• Do not disassemble the strut damper and shock absorber or place them into a fire.
• When discarding gas filled strut dampers and shock absorbers, drill holes in them to purge the gas.
1. Place the strut damper and shock absorber on a level surface with the piston rod fully expanded.
2. Make a hole into the specified position 30 mm (1.18 in) deep using a drill with 2 — 3 mm (0.08 — 0.12 in) diameter.

(1) | 40 mm (1.57 in) |
Disassembly
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