How should one safely drain oil from gas charged shock absorbers on 2001 Chevrolet Corvette?

Gas charged shock absorbers contain high pressure gas requiring safety measures because attempting to remove the snap ring from their tops puts people at risk of severe injuries from gas release with explosive force. When performing shock absorber drilling and center punching operations wear protective glasses as safety measures while avoiding any punctures to the tube structure. A 10 mm (0.4 inch) indentation should be made below the tube base using a centerpunch. Set up the shock absorber inside a horizontal vise position with the shock absorber rod fully extended. Utilize a drill bit of 5 mm (3/16 inch) to make a hole at the centerpunch location while simultaneously collecting escaping oil with shop towels. A second hole should be drilled into the tube's centerpunch area through an indentation after using the 5 mm (3/16 inch) drill bit. The escaping oil needs to be contained at all times with shop towels. To eliminate all the oil from the shock absorber move the rod in and out of the tube vertically through its holes into a drain pan. Perform this step by maintaining the absorber horizontally above the pan with the holes positioned downward.

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2001 Chevrolet Corvette Shock Absorber
Part Number: 10431991
$190.05 MSRP: $340.90
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Suspension Shock Absorber; Shock; Absorber, Shock
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 10280671, 10416668
- Item Weight: 5.40 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 8.2 x 4.0 x 23.7 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 10431991
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Submodels:
- 50th Anniversary Edition, 50th Anniversary Edition Pace Car, Base, Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, Z06 | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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2001 Chevrolet Corvette Shock Absorber
Part Number: 10431989
$188.70 MSRP: $338.48
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber, Shock; Suspension Shock Absorber; Shock
- Position: Front
- Item Weight: 3.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 24.9 x 5.1 x 5.0 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 10431989
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Submodels:
- 50th Anniversary Edition, 50th Anniversary Edition Pace Car, Base, Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, Z06 | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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2001 Chevrolet Corvette Shock Absorber, Passenger Side
Part Number: 22064826
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber, Shock; Shock
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 22064813
- Item Weight: 9.90 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 8.3 x 8.3 x 20.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 22064826
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Submodels:
- Base, Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, Z06 | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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2001 Chevrolet Corvette Shock Absorber, Passenger Side
Part Number: 22064828
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber, Shock; Shock
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 22064815
- Item Weight: 7.90 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 19.5 x 8.0 x 8.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 22064828
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Submodels:
- Base, Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, Z06 | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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2001 Chevrolet Corvette Shock Absorber, Driver Side
Part Number: 22064827
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber, Shock; Shock
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 22064814
- Item Weight: 8.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 8.2 x 8.2 x 19.8 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 22064827
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Submodels:
- Base, Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, Z06 | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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2001 Chevrolet Corvette Shock Absorber, Driver Side
Part Number: 22064825
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber, Shock; Shock
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 22064812
- Item Weight: 4.80 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 19.9 x 8.2 x 7.8 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 22064825
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Submodels:
- Base, Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, Z06 | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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2001 Chevrolet Corvette Shock Absorber
Part Number: 10431992
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Suspension Shock Absorber; Shock; Absorber, Shock
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 10280672, 10416669
- Item Weight: 3.30 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 6.3 x 6.2 x 22.7 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 10431992
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Submodels:
- 50th Anniversary Edition, 50th Anniversary Edition Pace Car, Base, Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, Z06 | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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2001 Chevrolet Corvette Shock Absorber
Part Number: 10419093
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber, Shock; Suspension Shock Absorber; Shock
- Position: Front
- Item Weight: 3.90 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 23.5 x 8.1 x 6.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 10419093
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Submodels:
- 50th Anniversary Edition, 50th Anniversary Edition Pace Car, Base, Z06 | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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2001 Chevrolet Corvette Shock Absorber
Part Number: 10431990
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber, Shock; Suspension Shock Absorber; Shock
- Position: Front
- Item Weight: 3.80 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 23.1 x 8.2 x 6.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 10431990
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Submodels:
- 50th Anniversary Edition, 50th Anniversary Edition Pace Car, Base, Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, Z06 | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS

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Q: How should one safely drain oil from gas charged shock absorbers on 2001 Chevrolet Corvette?
A: Gas charged shock absorbers contain high pressure gas requiring safety measures because attempting to remove the snap ring from their tops puts people at risk of severe injuries from gas release with explosive force. When performing shock absorber drilling and center punching operations wear protective glasses as safety measures while avoiding any punctures to the tube structure. A 10 mm (0.4 inch) indentation should be made below the tube base using a centerpunch. Set up the shock absorber inside a horizontal vise position with the shock absorber rod fully extended. Utilize a drill bit of 5 mm (3/16 inch) to make a hole at the centerpunch location while simultaneously collecting escaping oil with shop towels. A second hole should be drilled into the tube's centerpunch area through an indentation after using the 5 mm (3/16 inch) drill bit. The escaping oil needs to be contained at all times with shop towels. To eliminate all the oil from the shock absorber move the rod in and out of the tube vertically through its holes into a drain pan. Perform this step by maintaining the absorber horizontally above the pan with the holes positioned downward.

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