X
Position jack
=
at jacking point
;
.
The centering pin on the jack must be inser-
ted into the intended opening on the jack-
ing point.
X
Make sure that the base of the jack is posi-
tioned directly under the jacking point.
X
Turn ratchet ring spanner
?
until jack
=
sits completely on jacking point
;
and the
base of the jack lies evenly on the ground.
X
Turn ratchet ring spanner
?
until the tyre
is raised a maximum of three centimetres
from the ground.
Removing a wheel
X
Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt com-
pletely.
X
Screw centring pin
:
into the thread
instead of the wheel bolt.
X
Unscrew the remaining wheel bolts fully.
!
Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt.
The threads of the wheel bolts and wheel
hubs could otherwise be damaged when
the bolts are tightened.
X
Remove the wheel.
Fitting a new wheel
G
WARNING
Replace damaged or corroded wheel bolts.
Never oil or grease wheel bolts. This could
cause the bolts to loosen in the wheel hub.
G
WARNING
If a wheel hub thread is damaged, you must
not drive the vehicle any further. Consult a
qualified specialist workshop which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools to
carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre or Service 24h for this pur-
pose. In particular, work relevant to safety or
on safety-related systems must be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
G
WARNING
Only use wheel bolts that have been designed
for the wheel and the vehicle. For safety rea-
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