Wheels and tyres, Changing a wheel – Mercedes-Benz 2013 CLA Class User Manual
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Make sure that the base of the jack is posi-
tioned vertically under the jacking point.
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Turn ratchet ring spanner ? until jack =
sits completely on jacking point ; and the
base of the jack lies evenly on the ground.
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Turn ratchet ring spanner ? until the tyre
is raised a maximum of 3 cm from the
ground.
Removing a wheel
!
Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt.
The threads of the wheel bolts and wheel
hubs could otherwise be damaged when
the bolts are tightened.
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Unscrew the wheel bolts.
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Remove the wheel.
Fitting a new wheel
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WARNING
Oiled or greased wheel bolts or damaged
wheel bolts/hub threads can cause the wheel
bolts to come loose. As a result, you could
lose a wheel while driving. There is a risk of
accident.
Never oil or grease wheel bolts. In the event
of damage to the threads, contact a qualified
specialist workshop immediately. Have the
damaged wheel bolts or hub threads
replaced/renewed. Do not continue driving.
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WARNING
If you tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is raised, the jack could tip
over. There is a risk of injury.
Only tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is on the ground.
Always pay attention to the instructions and
safety notices in "Changing a wheel"
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Only use wheel bolts that have been designed
for the wheel and the vehicle. For safety rea-
sons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use wheel bolts which have been
approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the
respective wheel.
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Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact
surfaces.
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Place the new wheel on the wheel hub and
push it on.
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Tighten the wheel bolts until they are fin-
ger-tight.
Lowering the vehicle
G
WARNING
The wheels could work loose if the wheel nuts
and bolts are not tightened to the specified
tightening torque. There is a risk of accident.
Have the tightening torque immediately
checked at a qualified specialist workshop
after a wheel is changed.
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Changing a wheel
Wheels and tyres