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How to Replace a Shock Absorber on a Smart 451?

Model: Smart Smart 451 - Years 2007-2015
Part: Shocks

If you need to replace a shock absorber, for example, because it has burst or is simply worn out, this video guide with verbal commentary will certainly be helpful. This case pertains to the rear shock absorbers, which require the removal of the wheel and then the compression of the spring, followed by the removal of the pins at both ends of the mentioned shock absorber. Once done, simply extract it from its housing and fit the new shock absorber, following the reverse procedure described above.

Updated on 12 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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