Mercedes-Benz C 220 1996, Owner'S Manual

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AMG version
6
. Insert jack arm fully into the
tube hole up to the stop. Place
jack on firm ground. Position
the jack so that it is always
vertical (plumb-line) as seen
from the side (see arrow), even
if the vehicle is parked on an
incline.
7. Jack up the vehicle until the
wheel is clear of the ground.
Never start engine while vehicle
is raised.
8
. Unscrew upper-most wheel bolt
and install alignment bolt (
1
)
supplied in the tool kit. Remove
the remaining bolts. Keep bolt
threads protected from dirt and
sand.
9. Remove wheel. Grip wheel
from the sides. Keep hands
from beneath the wheels.
10. Clean contact surfaces of
wheel and wheel hub. 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 (1)
to install the last wheel bolt.
11. Lower car. Remove jack and
insert jack tube cover.
Before storing the jack, the jack
arm must be lowered almost to the
base of the jack.
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