Mercedes-Benz 2004 CLK 500 - Manual (Page 384)

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Practical hints
Flat tire
̈ Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last
wheel bolt and tighten slightly.
Lowering the vehicle
̈ Lower vehicle by turning crank coun-
terclockwise until the full weight of the
vehicle is resting on the ground.
̈ Remove the jack.
1 - 5 Wheel bolts
̈ Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, fol-
lowing the diagonal sequence illustrat-
ed (1 to 5), until all bolts are tight.
Observe a tightening torque of 80 lb-ft
(110 Nm).
̈ Before storing the jack in the trunk, it
should be fully collapsed, with handle
folded in.
Warning!
G
Only use genuine equipment
Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Other wheel
bolts may come loose.
Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the ve-
hicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could
tip over.
Warning!
G
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque of
80 lb-ft (110 Nm).