Chery automobile Service Manual page 267

pressing which means there is a force in
lower part and not abruptly in upper part
while pulling; there is a force in lower part
and not in upper part while pressing.
c whether the shock absorber is locked and
unable to pull.
d whether the piston rod of shock absorber is
severely loose.
Note: The above phenomenons indicate the
failures of the shock absorber.
Deal with the front shock absorber
Caution:
Whenever drilling on the shock absorber,
please wear the goggles. The air pressure
in the shock absorber could probably blow
the metal flakes into eyes or face.
----Clamp the shock absorber on flat ground or
point the piston downwards to the clamped
absorber.
----Drill a hole of 2-3mm diameter at a distance
of 20-30mm to the bottom of the tube in
order to emit the air of the tube.
----Turn the shock absorber to make the hole
downwards.
----Move the piston rod up and down for times
to concentrate the oil, then cut the tube at
the end.
----Process the waste oil according to the waste
disposal method.
Note:
The shock absorber air is nitrogen.
The shock absorber oil is mineral oil.
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