Mercedes-Benz G 500 Operator's Manual page 392

Place jack on firm ground.
!
Do not position the jack on the body of the
vehicle, as this may cause damage to the
vehicle.
Position jack under the axle housing,
so that it is al w ays vertical (plumb-line)
as seen from the side, even if the
vehicle is parked on an incline.
Be certain the jack arm is positioned
correctly under the axle housing (axle
must fall into jack contour).
Jack up the vehicle by pumping
(indicated by the arrow) until the wheel
is a maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the
ground.
Warning!
The jack is intended only for lifting the
vehicle briefly for wheel changes. It is not
suited for performing maintenance work
under the vehicle.
Never start the engine when the vehicle
is raised.
Never lie down under the raised vehicle.
Removing the wheel
Remove the wheel bolts.
! Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt. This
could result in damage to the bolt and wheel hub
threads.
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Remove the wheel.
Warning!
Make sure no one is injured when removing
the wheel.
Grip wheel from the sides.
Keep hands from beneath the wheel.
Practical hints
Flat tire
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