Pump Lever - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Pump lever ;

Assemble the pump lever for the jack. It can
X
be found with the vehicle tool kit
( page 296).
Y
Turn pressure release screw = clockwise
X
as far as it will go using notch ; on the
pump lever.
Pressure release screw = is closed.
i
Do not turn pressure release screw = by
more than one to two revolutions.
Otherwise, hydraulic fluid could escape.
Changing a wheel
Set jack : on solid ground.
X
Position jack : on the axle carrier
X
tube ; of the front or rear axle. Jack :
must always stand vertically, even on
slopes.
Make sure that jack : is correctly
positioned under axle carrier tube ;. The
front or rear axle must sit securely in the
recess of jack :.
Raise the vehicle by pumping in the
X
direction of the arrow until the tire is
1.2 in (3 cm) off the ground at the most.
Removing a wheel
! 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.
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
X
Remove the wheel.
X
Mounting a new wheel
G
WARNING
Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged
or rusted.
Never oil or grease wheel bolts. This could
cause the bolts to loosen in the wheel hub.
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.
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