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Practical hints
Flat tire
Removing the wheel
̈ Remove the wheel bolts.
̈ Remove the wheel.
Mounting the new wheel
̈ Clean contact surfaces of wheel and
wheel hub.
̈ Push the wheel onto the wheel hub and
press firmly.
̈ Insert wheel bolts and tighten them
slightly.
!
Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt.
This could result in damage to the bolt
and wheel hub threads.
Warning! G
Make sure that no one is injured when re-
moving the wheel.
Grip wheel from the sides.
Keep hands from beneath the wheel.
Warning! G
Always replace wheel bolts that are dam-
aged or rusted.
Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
Damaged wheel hub threads should be re-
paired immediately. Do not continue to drive
under these circumstances! Contact an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center
or call Roadside Assistance.
Incorrect mounting bolts or improperly
tightened mounting bolts can cause the
wheel to come off. This could cause an acci-
dent. Be sure to use the correct mounting
bolts.
Warning! G
Use only genuine equipment
Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. They are identi-
fied by the Mercedes star. Other wheel bolts
may come loose.
Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the ve-
hicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could
tip over.