Mounting the wheel, Practical hints, Wheel change – Mercedes-Benz 2011 SLS AMG User Manual
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Place jack = on firm ground.
X
Position jack = under take-up
bracket ; so that it is always vertical as
seen from the side, even if the vehicle is
parked on an incline.
X
Turn crank ? clockwise until jack = is
fully seated in take-up bracket ; 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.
!
The rim could strike the ceramic
composite brake disk when removing and
attaching the wheel. The ceramic
composite brake disk could be damaged.
Exercise appropriate care and have a
second person assist you if possible or use
a second alignment bolt.
X
Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt and
remove it.
X
Replace this wheel bolt with alignment bolt
A.
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.
Mounting the wheel
G
Warning!
Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged
or rusted.
Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
Damaged wheel hub threads should be
repaired immediately. Do not continue to
drive under these circumstances! Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tightened
wheel bolts can cause the wheel to come off.
This could cause an accident. Make sure to
use the correct wheel bolts.
G
Warning!
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts.
Other wheel bolts may come loose.
Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the
vehicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could
fall off the jack.
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Wheel change
Practical hints
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