Rear Axle - SMART Series 451 Service Manual

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Rear axle with suspension
The rear axle consists of:
• Axle tube
• Frame-type integral support
• Coil springs
• Bar link
• Single-tube shock absorbers
• Center bearing
Rear axle - smart fortwo model 451
7 Axle tube
8 Frame-type integral support
9 Coil spring
10 Bar link
The frame-type integral support supports the rear
wheel drive module. The coil springs are located at the
outsides and support the body against rolling move-
ments.
The single-tube shock absorbers are fixed in place at
the top with pin bearings.
11 Single-tube shock absorber pin bearing
12 Single-tube shock absorber
13 Center bearing
Introduction of the smart fortwo, Model Series 451

Rear axle

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