Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2007 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 528)

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Practical hints
Flat tire
̈ Guide spare wheel onto the alignment
bolt and push it on the wheel hub.
̈ Insert wheel bolts and tighten them
slightly.
̈ Unscrew the alignment bolt.
̈ Insert the remaining wheel bolt and
tighten it slightly.
! To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat
against hub and hold it there while installing first
wheel bolt.
Warning!
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Always replace wheel bolts that are
damaged or rusted.
Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
Damaged wheel hub threads should be
repaired immediately. Do not continue to
drive under these circumstances! Contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
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 to use the correct wheel bolts.
Warning!
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Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel
bolts. Other wheel bolts may come loose.
Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the
vehicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle
could fall off the jack.