X
Unscrew the wheel nuts that secure wheel
nut cover :.
X
Remove wheel nut cover :.
X
Unscrew the remaining wheel nuts.
X
Remove the wheel.
Fitting a wheel
!
After changing a wheel, check the tyre
pressure immediately.
Observe the notes on operating and road
safety.
!
Do not tighten the wheel nuts with an
impact wrench. This could damage the
wheel nuts or wheel bolts.
Wheel nuts
:
For single tyres with light-alloy wheels
;
For twin tyres with light-alloy wheels
=
Wheel nut identification for light-alloy
wheels
?
With pressure plate for steel wheels
Before fitting a wheel
X
Remove any corrosion and dirt from the
contact areas of the wheel hub, rim and
wheel nuts.
X
Lightly oil the friction contact surfaces
between the pressure plate and the wheel
nut.
Fitting a steel wheel
X
Single tyres: fit the wheel in place and
screw on 2 to 3 wheel nuts.
X
Single tyres: screw on the remaining wheel
nuts together with the wheel nut cover.
X
Twin tyres: fit both the wheels and screw on
all remaining wheel nuts.
X
Tighten the wheel nuts in a crosswise pat-
tern,
observing the tightening torque while
doing so (Y page 416).
X
Fit the wheel nut caps, observing the tight-
ening torque while doing so (Y page 416).
X
Check the tyre pressure (Y page 401).
X
The wheel nuts must be retightened after
50 km (Y page 383).
Assembly sleeve for twin tyres (vehicles with light-
alloy wheels)
Fitting a light-alloy wheel
X
Single tyres: fit the wheel in place and
screw on 2 to 3 wheel nuts.
X
Single tyres: screw on the remaining wheel
nuts together with the wheel nut cover.
X
Twin tyres: place the assembly sleeve (vehi-
cle
tool kit) on the wheel bolt before fitting
the inner wheel.
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