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Screw alignment bolt 1 into the thread
instead of the wheel bolt.
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Unscrew the remaining wheel bolts com‐
pletely.
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Remove the wheel and, if necessary, store it
in the cargo compartment.
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Notes on removing an emergency spare
wheel (/ page 334).
Mounting a new wheel
Requirements:
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The wheel is removed (/ page 331).
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WARNING Risk of accident from losing a
wheel
Oiled, greased or damaged wheel bolt/wheel
nut threads or wheel hub/wheel mounting
bolt threads can cause the wheel bolts/
wheel nuts to come loose.
As a result, you could lose a wheel while driv‐
ing.
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Never oil or grease the threads.
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In the event of damage to the threads,
contact a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
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Have the damaged wheel bolts or dam‐
aged hub threads replaced.
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Do not continue driving.
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Observe the information on the choice of
tires (/ page 325).
For tires with a specified direction of rotation, an
arrow on the side wall of the tire indicates the
correct direction of rotation. Observe the direc‐
tion of rotation when installing.
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Slide the wheel to be mounted onto the
alignment bolt and push it on.
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Notes on installing an emergency spare
wheel (/ page 334).
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WARNING Risk of injury from tightening
wheel bolts and nuts
If you tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is raised, the jack could tip.
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Only tighten wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is on the ground.
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Be sure to observe the instructions and
safety notes on "Changing a wheel"
(/ page 325).
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For safety reasons, only use wheel bolts
which have been approved by Mercedes-
Benz and for the wheel in question.
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Wheels and tires