Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, Operator'S Manual

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11. Install spare wheel on wheel
hub. Insert wheel bolts and
tighten them slightly.
To avoid paint damage, place
wheel flat against hub and hold it
there while installing first wheel
bolt.
Unscrew the alignment bolt to
install the last wheel bolt.
12. Lower car. Remove jack and
insert jack tube cover.
13. Fold wrench together and
tighten the five bolts evenly,
following the sequence
illustrated above, until all bolts
are tight.
Observe a tightening torque of 110
Nm (80 ft. lb.).
14. Correct tire pressure.
Important!
When installing new wheels the
mounting bolts must be retightened
after approx. 100 to 500 km (60 - 300
miles).
Before storing the jack, the jack arm
must be lowered almost to the base of
the jack. Store the spare wheel first and
then the vehicle jack.
Warning!
Incorrect mounting bolts or
improperly tightened mounting bolts
can cause the wheel to come off. This
could cause an accident Be sure to
use the correct mounting bolts.