Skoda OCTAVIA Workshop Manual page 61

OCTAVIA
Edition 10.98
S00.5103.54.20
Front Suspension
Disposing of shock absorbers
Special tools, testers and aids required
♦ Pipe cutter, e.g. Stahlwille Express 150/3
♦ Protective goggles
♦ Oil drip tray
Warning!
Cover over opening and wear eye protection when
releasing the gas pressure (gas pressure of new
shock absorber as much as 25 bar).
Notes:
♦ All the shock absorbers contain hydraulic
fluid. The hydraulic fluid can be drained af-
ter drilling into, sawing or cutting open the
part. In addition, gas pressure shock absorb-
ers are filled with gas. The gas should be
released from the gas pressure shock ab-
sorbers before disposing of them.
♦ The hydraulic fluids used in shock absorb-
ers do not contain any harmful substances.
These fluids can be disposed of together with
old oil from engines and gearboxes.
♦ Old oils (this term refers to used engine and
gearbox oils incl. ATF as well as mineral hy-
draulic fluids), which are suitable for reproc-
essing, must on no account be mixed with
brake fluid, antifreeze agent, synthetic resin
or nitro thinners, chemicals etc.
♦ After draining, allow any remaining fluid to
adequately drip out.
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