Mercedes-Benz 2006 CL 500 - Manual (Page 390)

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Practical hints
Flat tire
̈ Keeping jack in this position, turn
crank
3 clockwise until the jack base
meets the ground. Make sure the jack
is vertical (plumb line).
̈ Continue to turn the crank until the tire
is a maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the
ground.
Removing the wheel
1 Alignment bolt
̈ Unscrew upper-most wheel bolt and re-
move.
̈ Replace this wheel bolt with alignment
bolt
1 supplied in the tool kit.
̈ Remove the remaining bolts.
̈ Remove the wheel.
Mounting the new wheel
̈ Clean contact surfaces of wheel and
wheel hub.
Warning!
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The jack is intended only for lifting the vehi-
cle briefly for wheel changes. It is not suited
for performing maintenance work under the
vehicle.
ț Never start the engine when the vehicle
is raised.
ț Never lie down under the raised vehicle.
!
Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt.
This could result in damage to the bolt
and wheel hub threads.
!
To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat
against hub and hold it there while in-
stalling first wheel bolt.
Warning!
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Always replace wheel bolts that are dam-
aged or rusted.
Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
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.
Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight-
ened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to
come off. This could cause an accident.
Make sure you are using the correct wheel
bolts. ୴୴