Mercedes-Benz E 320 Wagon 1999 ASR - Manual (Page 19)

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10. Clean contact surfaces of
wheel and wheel hub. Install
spare wheel on wheel hub.
Insert wheel bolts and tighten
them slightly.
To avoid paint damage, place
wheel flat against hub and hold it
there while installing first wheel
bolt.
Unscrew the alignment bolt (1) to
install the last wheel bolt.
11. Lower car. Remove jack and
insert jack tube cover.
Before storing the jack, the jack arm
must be lowered almost to the base of
the jack.
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.
Incorrect mounting bolts or
improperly tightened mounting bolts
can cause the wheel to come off. This
could cause an accident. Be sure to
use the correct mounting bolts.
12. Using the wrench, tighten the
five bolts evenly, following the
sequence illustrated, until all
bolts are tight.
Observe a tightening torque of
80 ft.lb. (110 Nm).
13. Ensure proper tire pressure.
Warning!
The spare wheel rim is for
temporary use only. Use for over a
total of 12 000 miles (20 000 km)
may cause wheel rim failure leading
to an accident and possible injuries .