Mercedes-benz SLK 320 User Manual download pdf (Page 248)

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Practical hints

Flat tire

왘 Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last

wheel bolt and tighten slightly.

Lowering the vehicle

왘 Lower vehicle by turning crank coun-

terclockwise until vehicle is resting ful-

ly on its own weight.

왘 Pull the jack out of the jack support

tube.

왘 Install jack tube cover.

1 - 5 Wheel bolts

왘 Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, fol-

lowing the diagonal sequence illustrat-

ed (1 to 5), until all bolts are tight.

Observe a tightening torque of 80 lb-ft

(110 Nm).

Warning! G

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 mounting bolts or improperly

tightened mounting bolts can cause the

wheel to come off. This could cause an acci-

dent. Be sure to use the correct mounting

bolts.

Warning! G

Use only genuine equipment

Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Other wheel

bolts may come loose.

Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the ve-

hicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could

tip over.

Warning! G

Have the tightening torque checked after

changing a wheel. The wheels could come

loose if they are not tightened to a torque of

80 lb-ft (110 Nm).

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