Removing A Wheel; Mounting A New Wheel - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Operator's Manual

Removing a wheel

Requirements
The vehicle is raised ( page 335).
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When changing a wheel, avoid applying any force
to the brake disks, since this could impair the
level of comfort when braking.
* NOTE Damage to threading from dirt on
wheel bolts
Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on
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a dirty surface.
Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt com‐
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pletely.
Screw centering pin 1 instead of the wheel
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bolt into the thread.
Unscrew the remaining wheel bolts fully.
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Remove the wheel.
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Mount the new wheel ( page 337).
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Mounting a new wheel

Requirements
The wheel is removed ( page 337).
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Wheels and tires 337
& WARNING Risk of accident from losing a
wheel
Oiled, greased or damaged wheel bolts or
wheel hub threads can cause the wheel bolts
to come loose.
As a result, you could lose a wheel while driv‐
ing.
Never oil or grease the wheel bolts.
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In the event of damage to the threads,
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contact a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
Have the damaged wheel bolts or dam‐
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aged hub threads replaced.
Do not drive any further.
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Observe the information on the choice of
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tires ( page 331).
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For tires with a specified direction of rotation, an
arrow on the side wall of the tire indicates the
correct direction of rotation. Observe the direc‐
tion of rotation when mounting.