Change Car Shock Absorbers Smart Fortwo

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 2h30–4h00 ~250–400£
Estimated time 2h30–4h00
Estimated labour cost ~250–400£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Fortwo 2007-2015 9
  • 0.8 CDi DPF Diesel (660.951)
  • 1.0 12V Petrol (132.910 (3B21))
  • 1.0 12V Petrol (132.910 (3B21))
  • 1.0 12V Turbo BRABUS Petrol (132.930 (3B21T))
  • 1.0 12V Turbo BRABUS Petrol (132.930 (3B21T))
  • 1.0 12V Turbo Petrol (132.930 (3B21T))
  • Electric Drive Brabus Electricity (780.993)
  • Electric Drive Electricity (780.009 (EV451))
  • Electric Drive Electricity (780.993)
Fortwo 2015-2025 4
  • 0.9 Brabus Petrol (281.910 (H4B))
  • 0.9 Petrol (281.910 (H4B))
  • 1.0 Petrol (281.920 (H4D))
  • 1.0 Petrol (281.920 (H4D))
Fortwo City Coupe 1998-2007 8
  • 0.6 45 Petrol (160.910)
  • 0.6 55 Petrol (160.910)
  • 0.6 61 Petrol (160.910)
  • 0.6 BRABUS Petrol (160.910)
  • 0.7 50 Petrol (160.920)
  • 0.7 61 Petrol (160.920)
  • 0.7 BRABUS Petrol (160.920)
  • 0.8 CDi Diesel (660.940)
Renew both front shock absorbers 2h30–4h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 1h30

What is the function of Smart Fortwo shock absorbers?

The shock absorber controls the relative movement between the wheel and the vehicle body. This control is essential for good road holding, preventing loss of grip between the tyres and the road surface, and ensuring passenger comfort.

When should you change the Smart Fortwo shock absorbers?

Shock absorber wear is gradual. Warning symptoms include: vehicle sensitive to crosswinds, increased braking distance, difficulty maintaining trajectory in curves, vehicle bouncing excessively over bumps, uneven tyre wear. Replace between 80,000 and 150,000 km. Always replace in pairs.

Is it difficult to change Smart Fortwo shock absorbers?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but requires specific tools (spring compressors for McPherson struts, torque wrench). A wheel alignment is recommended after the work.

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3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Fortwo 2007-2015 2007-2015 0.8 CDi Diesel (660.950), 0.8 CDi DPF Diesel (660.951), 1.0 12V Petrol (132.910 (3B21)), 1.0 12V Petrol (132.910 (3B21)), 1.0 12V Turbo BRABUS Petrol (132.930 (3B21T)), 1.0 12V Turbo BRABUS Petrol (132.930 (3B21T)), 1.0 12V Turbo Petrol (132.930 (3B21T)), Electric Drive Brabus E… Diesel, Electricity, Petrol
Fortwo 2015-2025 2015-2025 0.9 Brabus Petrol (281.910 (H4B)), 0.9 Petrol (281.910 (H4B)), 1.0 Petrol (281.920 (H4D)), 1.0 Petrol (281.920 (H4D)) Petrol
Fortwo City Coupe 1998-2007 1998-2007 0.6 45 Petrol (160.910), 0.6 55 Petrol (160.910), 0.6 61 Petrol (160.910), 0.6 BRABUS Petrol (160.910), 0.7 50 Petrol (160.920), 0.7 61 Petrol (160.920), 0.7 BRABUS Petrol (160.920), 0.8 CDi Diesel (660.940) Diesel, Petrol

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