Mercedes-Benz A-Class Operator's Manual page 415

* NOTE Damage to paintwork of the wheel
rim when screwing on the first wheel bolt
If the wheel has too much play when screw‐
ing in the first wheel bolt, the wheel rim paint
can be damaged.
Press the wheel firmly against the
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wheel hub when screwing on the first
wheel bolt.
Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a diagonal
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pattern in the order indicated until they are
finger-tight.
Unscrew the alignment bolt.
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Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger-
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tight.
Lower the vehicle ( page 413).
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Lowering the vehicle after a wheel change
Requirements:
The new wheel has been installed
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( page 412).
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Place the ratchet wrench onto the hexagon
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nut of the jack so that the lettering "AB" is
visible.
To lower the vehicle: turn the ratchet
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wrench of the jack counter-clockwise.
Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a diagonal
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pattern in the order indicated (1
Specified tightening torque: 96 lb-ft
(130 Nm).
& WARNING Risk of injury through incor‐
rect tightening torque
The wheels could come loose if the wheel
bolts or wheel nuts are not tightened to the
prescribed tightening torque.
Have the tightening torque checked
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immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop after changing a wheel.
Check the tire pressure of the newly moun‐
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ted wheel and adjust accordingly.
Vehicles with tire pressure loss warning
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system: Restart the tire pressure loss warn‐
ing system ( page 392).
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Exception: the new wheel is an emergency
spare wheel.
to 5).
Make sure to observe the following further rela‐
ted subject:
Notes on tire pressure (
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Wheels and tires 413
page 388)
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