If you're doing this kind of work I highly recommend a set of lowering bolts (450 589 00 62 00) sometimes referred to as "Record Release" bolts.
Bolt lengths not including washer are 26 cm and 30 cm; thread size is M12x1.5. Grade 8.8. threaded length 50mm
The official ones aren't especially cheap and a set could be fabricated, but once you figure in the time to make them the savings seems to shrink.
With these, you can lower the subframe assembly and be able to reach the pump without a lot of trouble, I can't imagine doing it without lowering.
I think mine were about $70 including shipping.
This post touches on it, but there are probably better examples in other threads. I still have the whole thing apart if additional images would be helpful.
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Bolt lengths not including washer are 26 cm and 30 cm; thread size is M12x1.5. Grade 8.8. threaded length 50mm
The official ones aren't especially cheap and a set could be fabricated, but once you figure in the time to make them the savings seems to shrink.
With these, you can lower the subframe assembly and be able to reach the pump without a lot of trouble, I can't imagine doing it without lowering.
I think mine were about $70 including shipping.
This post touches on it, but there are probably better examples in other threads. I still have the whole thing apart if additional images would be helpful.
2010 Smart Fortwo Engine Sub-Assembly Removal.
A while back I picked up a junker for parts. It's a 2010 and for the most part it's in good shape but was sold as having a bad engine, so there's no telling exactly what all is wrong with it. I'm a busy person and it can take me a while to get around to finishing some tasks, this one included...