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Practical hints, Wheel change – Mercedes-Benz 2011 SLS AMG User Manual

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Wheel bolt

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Clean contact surfaces of wheel and wheel
hub.

!

To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat

against hub and hold it there while
installing first wheel bolt.

!

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.

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Guide the wheel onto the alignment bolt
and push it on.

X

Insert the wheel bolts and tighten them
slightly.

X

Unscrew the alignment bolt.

X

Install the last wheel bolt and tighten it
slightly.

X

Lower the vehicle by turning the crank
counterclockwise until the vehicle is
resting fully on its own weight.

X

Remove the jack.

Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, following
the diagonal sequence illustrated (: to A),
until all bolts are tight. Observe a tightening
torque of 96 lb-ft (130 Nm).

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Warning!

Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque of
96 lb-ft (130 Nm).

X

Fully collapse the jack, with handle folded
in (storage position), see (

Y

page 363).

X

Store the jack and the other vehicle tools
in the designated storage space.

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