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How to change the front shock absorbers of the Smart Fortwo

Model: Smart Smart 451 - Years 2007-2015
Part: Suspension system

Let's see in this guide how to remove and replace the front shock absorbers of the Smart Fortwo, following these simple steps. First of all we lift the car and go to remove the front wheel; then we go to unscrew the screws of the suspension bracket, using a T30 torx wrench, as shown in the video. Now we open the bonnet to unscrew the upper nut of the suspension, and then disconnect it later from the arm; we replace the shock absorber with the new one and reassemble everything, applying the reverse procedure of the disassembly!

Posted on 10 April 2022 by ScegliAuto

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