Lowering; Removing A Wheel - Mercedes-Benz 2011 G-Class Operator's Manual

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i Never turn pressure release screw = by
more than one to two revolutions.
Otherwise, hydraulic fluid could escape.
! The jack is designed exclusively for
jacking up the vehicle at the jacking points.
Otherwise, your vehicle could be damaged.
X
Place the jack on solid ground.
X
Position the jack at the front or rear axle
carrier tubes The jack must always stand
vertically, even on slopes.
Make sure that the jack is placed in the
correct position beneath the axle carrier
tube. The front or rear axle must fit into the
support on the jack.
X
Raise the vehicle by pumping (arrow) until
the tire is a maximum of 1.2 inches (3 cm)
above the ground.

Removing a wheel

X
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
! Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on a
dirty surface. The bolt and wheel hub
threads could otherwise be damaged when
you screw them in.
X
Remove the wheel.
Mounting a new wheel
G
Warning!
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 Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tightened
wheel bolts can cause the wheel to come off.
This could cause an accident. Make sure to
use the correct wheel bolts.
G
Warning
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.
X
Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact
surfaces.
! To prevent damage to the paintwork, hold
the wheel securely against the wheel hub
while screwing in the first wheel bolt.
X
Place the wheel on the wheel hub and push
it on.
X
Tighten the wheel bolts until they are
finger-tight.
Lowering the vehicle
X
Open the pressure release screw on the
jack using the pump lever (
approximately one turn.
X
Lower the vehicle until it is once again
standing firmly on the ground.
X
Place the jack to one side.
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