Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe 2023 Operator's Manual page 381

Continue to turn ratchet wrench
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tire is raised a maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) off
the ground.
Loosen and remove the wheel (
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Removing a wheel
Requirements
The vehicle is raised ( page 377).
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* NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Observe the notes in the Supplement.
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You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
When changing a wheel, avoid applying any force
to the brake discs, as 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 a
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dirty surface.
3 until the Completely unscrew the wheel bolts.
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Remove the wheel.
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page 379).
Installing a new wheel
Requirements
The wheel that is to be replaced is removed
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( page 379).
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* NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Observe the notes in the Supplement.
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You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
& WARNING Risk of accident from losing a
wheel
Oiled, greased or damaged wheel bolt/wheel
nut threads or wheel hub/wheel mounting
bolt threads can cause the wheel bolts/wheel
nuts to come loose.
Never oil or grease the threads.
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Wheels and tires 379
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 continue driving.
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Observe the information on the choice of tires
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( page 371).
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For tires with a specified direction of rotation, an
arrow on the side wall of the tire indicates the cor-
rect direction of rotation. Observe the direction of
rotation when installing.
Place the wheel to be installed on the wheel
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hub and push it on.
& WARNING Risk of injury from tightening
wheel bolts and nuts
If you tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is raised, the jack could tip.
Only tighten wheel bolts or wheel nuts
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when the vehicle is on the ground.