Front Strut: Disposal

CAUTION:

Before handling struts, be sure to wear goggles to protect eyes from gas, oil and cutting powder.
Do not disassemble the strut damper or throw into flames.
When discarding gas filled struts, drill holes in them to purge the gas.

Place the strut on a level surface with the piston rod fully expanded.
Using a 2 - 3 mm (0.08 - 0.12 in) dia. drill, make holes in areas shown in the figure. (standard damper model)

Fig 1: Identifying Hole Drilling Position
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Using a 2 - 3 mm (0.08 - 0.12 in) dia. drill, make a hole into the position (1) first, and then (2). (inverted damper model)

Fig 2: Identifying Hole Drilling Position
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