Attention. Use suitable eye protection when drilling to prevent metal chips from entering your eyes.
1. Clamp the shock absorber in a vise in a horizontal position, fully extending the stem (1) shock absorber.
2. Using a 5 mm drill, drill a hole in the shock absorber in the center of the cover (3). Gas or gas-oil mixture will start to come out of the shock absorber. Use a rag to collect escaping oil.
3. Remove the post from the vise.
4. Fix the shock absorber over the liquid collection pan in a vertical position with the drilled hole down.
5. Moving rod (1) back and forth in the body (2), completely drain the oil from the shock absorber.
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