Mercedes-Benz S 350 Automobile User Manual


 
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5.
Remove the protective cover from the
jack support tube opening by
inserting a screw driver in the
opening and prying it out.
The tube openings are located directly
behind the front wheel housings and
in front of the rear wheel housings.
6. Insert jack arm fully into the tube
hole up to the stop. Place jack on firm
ground. Position the jack so that it is
always vertical (plumb-line) as seen
from the side (see arrow), even if the
vehicle is parked on an incline.
7. Jack up the vehicle until the wheel
is clear of the ground. Never start
engine while vehicle is raised.
8. Unscrew wheel bolts completely.
Keep bolt threads protected from
dirt and sand.
While removing the last bolt, hold
wheel against hub to avoid paint
damage on rim.
9. Remove wheel. Grip wheel from the
sides. Keep hands from beneath the
wheels.
10. Screw the alignment bolt (1)
supplied in the tool kit into the
upper-most threaded hole.
Warning!
Always replace wheel bolts that are
damaged or rusted.
Never apply oil or grease to wheel
bolt threads.
Damaged wheel hub threads should
be repaired immediately.