Wheels and tires, Changing a wheel – Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2013 Owners Manual User Manual
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Position jack = at jacking point ;.
Example
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Make sure the foot of the jack is directly
beneath the jacking point.
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Turn crank ? clockwise until jack = sits
completely on jacking point ; and the
base of the jack lies evenly on the ground.
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Turn crank ? until the tire is raised a
maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) off the ground.
Removing a wheel
!
AMG vehicles: during removal and
repositioning of the wheel, the wheel rim
can strike the ceramic-brake disc and
damage it. Therefore, take precautions and
get a second person to assist you.
Alternatively, you can use a second
alignment bolt.
!
Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on a
dirty surface. The bolt and wheel hub
threads could otherwise be damaged when
you screw them in.
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Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt
completely.
X
Screw alignment bolt : into the thread
instead of the wheel bolt.
X
Unscrew the remaining wheel bolts fully.
X
Remove the wheel.
Mounting a new wheel
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WARNING
Oiled or greased wheel bolts or damaged
wheel bolts/hub threads can cause the wheel
bolts to come loose. As a result, you could
lose a wheel while driving. There is a risk of
accident.
Never oil or grease wheel bolts. In the event
of damage to the threads, contact a qualified
specialist workshop immediately. Have the
damaged wheel bolts or hub threads
replaced/renewed. Do not continue driving.
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