Mercedes-Benz 2007 G-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
Flat tire
1 - 5 Wheel bolts
̈ Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly,
following the diagonal sequence illus-
trated (1 to 5), until all wheel bolts
are tight. Observe a tightening torque
of 96 lb-ft (130 Nm).
̈ Disassemble the pump handle
(
page 392).
̈ Put the pump handle and the wheel
wrench back into the vehicle tool kit.
̈ Store the vehicle tool kit in the
designated storage compartment
(
page 366).
̈ Press the jack piston in again and close
the lowering screw (
page 392).
̈ Store the jack in the designated
storage compartment (
page 367).
̈ After changing the wheel, secure the
damaged wheel on the spare wheel
carrier (
page 369). Make sure the
wheel cannot come loose.
̈ Check the tire inflation pressure and
correct it if necessary.
Follow recommended cold tire inflation
pressures listed on the Tire and
Loading Information placard on the
driver’s door B-pillar (
page 280).
Warning! G
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).