Mercedes-Benz BENZ-VEHICLES S 500 - Manual (Page 101)

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5 Remove the protective cover from
the jack support tube opening by
inserting a screwdriver in the
opening and prying it out.
The tube openings are located
directly behind the front wheel
housings and in front of the rear
wheel housings.
6. Insert jack arm fully into the
tube hole up to the stop. Place
jack on firm ground. Position
the jack so that it is always
vertical (plumb-line) as seen
from the side (see arrow), even
if the vehicle is parked on an
incline.
7. Jack up the vehicle until the
wheel is clear of the ground.
Never start engine while vehicle
is raised.
8. Unscrew wheel bolts completely.
Keep bolt threads protected from
dirt and sand.
While removing the last bolt, hold
wheel against hub to avoid paint
damage on rim,
9 Remove wheel. Grip wheel
from the sides. Keep hands
from beneath the wheels.
10 Screw the alignment bolt (1)
supplied in the tool kit into the
upper-most threaded hole
Warning!
Always replace wheel bolts that
are damaged or rusted.
Never apply oil or grease to wheel
bolt threads.
Damaged wheel hub threads should
be repaired immediately.