Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Owner'S Manual

Page: 183 / 208

X
Turn pressure release screw
=
clockwise
as far as it will go using notch
;
on the
pump lever.
Pressure release screw
=
is closed.
i Do not turn pressure release screw
=
by
more than one to two revolutions. Other-
wise, hydraulic fluid could escape.
Front axle (station wagon)
Rear axle (station wagon)
Rear axle (chassis cab 6x6 with crewcab)
X
Position the jack at the front or rear axle
tubes.
i The chassis cab 6x6 with crewcab has
two rear axles. The jack can be positioned
at the axle tube of a rear axle
i The jack must always stand vertically,
even on uphill gradients.
X
Raise the vehicle by pumping in the direc-
tion of the arrow until the tyre is 3 cm off
the ground at the most.
Removing a wheel
! Do not place wheel bolts/wheel nuts in
sand or on a dirty surface. The bolt/nut and
wheel hub threads could otherwise be dam-
aged when you screw them in.
X Unscrew the wheel bolts/wheel nuts com-
pletely.
X Remove the wheel.
Fitting a new wheel
G
WARNING
Oiled or greased wheel bolts/wheel nuts as
well as damaged wheel bolts/wheel nut
threads or wheel hub/wheel bolt threads
could cause the wheel bolts/wheel nuts to
loosen. As a result, you could lose a wheel
while driving. There is a risk of an accident.
Never oil or grease wheel bolts/wheel nuts.
In the event of damage to the threads, contact
a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Have damaged wheel screws/wheel nuts/
wheel bolts or the damaged wheel hub thread
replaced. Do not drive any further.
G
WARNING
If you tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is raised, the jack could tip
over. There is a risk of injury.
Only tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is on the ground.
Changing a wheel
181
Wheels and tyres
Z