Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, Operator'S Manual

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For safety reasons, only use wheel bolts
which have been approved by Mercedes-
Benz and for the wheel in question.
* NOTE Damage to paintwork of the wheel
rim when screwing on the first wheel bolt
If the wheel has too much play when screw‐
ing in the first wheel bolt, the wheel rim paint
can be damaged.
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Press the wheel firmly against the
wheel hub when screwing on the first
wheel bolt.
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Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a diagonal
pattern in the order indicated until they are
finger-tight.
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Unscrew and remove the alignment bolt.
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Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger-
tight.
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Lower the vehicle (
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page 333).
Lowering the vehicle after a wheel change
Requirements:
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The new wheel has been installed
(
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page 332).
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To lower the vehicle: place the ratchet onto
the hexagon nut of the jack so that the let‐
ters "AB" are visible and turn counter-clock‐
wise.
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Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a diagonal
pattern in the order indicated 1 to 5 with
an initial maximum force of 59 lb-ft (80 Nm).
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Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a diagonal
pattern in the order indicated 1 to 5 to
the specified tightening torque of 111 lb-ft
(150 Nm).
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WARNING Risk of accident due to incor‐
rect tightening torque
The wheels could come loose if the wheel
bolts or wheel nuts are not tightened to the
prescribed torque.
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Ensure that the wheel bolts or wheel
nuts are tightened to the prescribed
tightening torque.
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If you are not sure, do not move the
vehicle. Contact a qualified specialist
workshop and have the tightening tor‐
que checked immediately.
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Check the tire pressure of the newly installed
wheel and adjust it if necessary.
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Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring
system: Restart the tire pressure monitoring
system (
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page 312).
Exception: the new wheel is an emergency
spare wheel.
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