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Only tighten wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is on the ground.
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Be sure to observe the instructions and
safety notes on "Changing a wheel"
(/ page 534).
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For safety reasons, only use wheel bolts
which have been approved by Mercedes-
Benz and for the wheel in question.
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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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If the collapsible spare wheel has been
installed, inflate the collapsible spare wheel
(/ page 548).
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Lower the vehicle (/ page 543).
Lowering the vehicle after a wheel change
Requirements:
R
The new wheel has been installed
(/ page 542).
Observe the information on tire pressure
(/ page 515).
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Place the ratchet wrench onto the hexagon
nut of the jack so that the lettering "AB" is
visible.
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To lower the vehicle: turn the ratchet
wrench of the jack counter-clockwise.
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Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a diagonal
pattern in the order indicated 1 to 5 with
a maximum of 59 lb-ft (80 Nm).
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Then tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a diag‐
onal 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 injury through incor‐
rect tightening torque
The wheels could come loose if the wheel
bolts or wheel nuts are not tightened to the
prescribed tightening torque.
Wheels and tires
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