Practical hints
Flat tire
Mounting the new wheel
̈ Guide the spare wheel onto the align-
ment bolt and push it on.
̈
Clean contact surfaces of wheel and
wheel hub.
̈ Insert wheel bolts and tighten them
slightly.
!
̈
Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last
wheel bolt and tighten slightly.
To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat
against hub and hold it there while in-
stalling first wheel bolt.
Warning!
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1-5
Wheel bolts
Warning!
Use only genuine equipment
Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. They are identi-
fied by the Mercedes star. Other wheel bolts
may come loose.
̈
Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, fol-
lowing the diagonal sequence illustrat-
ed (1 to 5), until all bolts are tight.
Observe a tightening torque of
110 ft. lb. (150 Nm).
Always replace wheel bolts that are dam-
aged or rusted.
Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the ve-
hicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could
tip over.
Damaged wheel hub threads should be re-
paired immediately. Do not continue to drive
under these circumstances! Contact an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Warning!
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Lowering the vehicle
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque of
̈
Lower vehicle by turning crank coun-
terclockwise until vehicle is resting ful-
ly on its own weight.
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.
110
ft.lb. (150 Nm).
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Remove the jack.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz S430, Mercedes-Benz S500, Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz S600 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
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