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How do you replace the rear shock absorber of the Smart car?

Model: Smart Smart 453 - Years 2014-2022
Part: Shocks

In order to replace the rear shock absorber of the Smart car, it is necessary to lift the vehicle so that it is possible to remove the wheel corresponding to the shock absorber to be replaced. Once the vehicle is lifted and the wheel is removed, it will be possible to proceed by loosening the screws that secure the inner lining of the wheel arch: then it will be necessary to remove it and secure the suspension. At this point, the screws that secure the shock absorber from the bottom and from the top will be visible: by loosening them, it will be possible to completely remove the shock absorber in order to replace it with a new one.

Posted on 31 October 2024 by ScegliAuto

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