Mercedes-Benz 600 SEL Automobile User Manual


 
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11 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 to install
the last wheel bolt.
12 Lower car. Remove jack and
insert jack tube cover.
13 Unfold wrench and tighten the five
bolts evenly, following the sequence
illustrated above, until all bolts are
tight. Observe a tightening torque of
110 ft. lb. (150 Nm).
14 Correct tire pressure.
Important!
When installing new wheels the
mounting bolts must be retightened
after approx. 60 - 300 miles (100 to 500
km).
Before storing the jack, the jack arm
must be lowered almost to the base of
the jack.
Warning!
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.