Mercedes-Benz ML 320 BlueTEC, Operator'S Manual

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Flat tire
374
! Do not position the jack on the body of
the vehicle, as this may cause damage to
the vehicle.
2
Take-up bracket
3
Jack
4
Ratchet
X
Attach reversible ratchet
4
to jack
3
in
such a way that the word
UP can be seen.
X
Place jack
3
on firm ground.
X
Position jack
3
under take-up bracket
2
so that it is always vertical as seen from
the side, even if the vehicle is parked on an
incline.
X Turn ratchet
4
up and down until jack
3
is fully seated in take-up bracket
2
and the
jack base evenly meets the ground
X
Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is a
maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the ground.
Removing the wheel
1
Alignment bolt
X
Unscrew uppermost wheel bolt and remove
it.
X Replace this wheel bolt with alignment bolt
1
supplied with the vehicle tool kit.
X Remove the remaining bolts.
! Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt.
This could result in damage to the wheel
bolts and wheel hub threads.
X
Remove the wheel.
Practical hints