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How to Replace the Rear Shock Absorber on a Smart?

Model: Smart Smart 453 - Years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Part: Shocks

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To replace the rear shock absorber on a Smart, lift the vehicle so you can remove the wheel corresponding to the shock absorber that needs replacing. Once the vehicle is raised and the wheel is removed, proceed by loosening the screws that secure the inner wheel arch lining: then remove it and secure the suspension.

At this point, the screws securing the shock absorber from the bottom and top will be visible: by loosening them, you can completely remove the shock absorber to replace it with a new one.


Updated on 2 November 2026 by ScegliAuto


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