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2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Front Shock Absorber Disposal

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Front Shock Absorber Disposal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
  • Whenever drilling into a shock absorber, wear protective eye wear. The gas in the shock absorber is pressurized, and could spray metal chips into the eyes and face when drilling.
  1. Clamp a shock absorber on a flat surface or with the piston pointing downwards.
  2. Drill a 2-3 mm {0.08-0.12 in}  hole at a point 20-30 mm {0.8-1.2 in}  from the bottom of the tube, so that the gas can escape.
  3. Turn the hole downwards.
  4. The oil can be collected by moving the piston rod several times up and down and cutting the tube at the end.
  5. Dispose of waste oil according to the waste disposal law.
    NOTE:
    • Shock absorber gas is nitrogen gas.
    • Shock absorber oil is mineral oil.
      Fig 1: Drilling Hole At Point From Bottom Of Tube
      G04325437Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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