Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2012 Smart ForTwo Coupe (451.331) L3-1.0L (132.910)FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Alignment
- Service and Repair
- AR40.00-P-0202A General Information On Vehicle Level Measurement
- AR40.20-P-0200-14MCC Adjust Driveline Angle
- AR40.20-P-0200MCC Perform A Wheel Alignment Check
- AR40.20-P-0200MCE Perform A Wheel Alignment Check
- AR40.20-P-0250MCC Perform Advanced Wheel Alignment
- AR40.20-P-0250MCE Perform Advanced Wheel Alignment
- AR40.20-P-0303MCC Record Vehicle Level At Front And Rear Axles Using Electronic Inclinometer
- AR40.20-P-0322-02MCC Check Camber, Assign Tabular Value
- AR40.20-P-0322-03MCC Check Caster And Assign To Tabular Value
- AR40.20-P-0322-06MCC Adjusting Camber And Caster
- AR40.20-P-0322-11MCC Check Toe And Assign To Tabular Value
- AR40.20-P-0323-02MCC Adjust Front Axle Toe
- AR40.30-P-0400MCC Checking Accident Vehicles And Vehicles Possibly Damaged In an Accident
- AR40.30-P-0402MCC Carry Out Distance and Comparison Measurements on Front And Rear Axles
- Specifications
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
