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

Position jack B at jacking point A.
X
Make sure the foot of the jack is directly
X
beneath the jacking point.
Turn ratchet wrench C until jack B sits
X
completely on jacking point A and the
base of the jack lies evenly on the ground.
Turn ratchet wrench C until the tire is
X
raised a maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the
ground.

Removing a wheel

! AMG vehicles: during removal and
repositioning of the wheel, the wheel rim
can strike the ceramic-brake disc and
damage it. Therefore, take precautions and
get a second person to assist you.
Alternatively, you can use a second
alignment bolt.
! 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.
Changing a wheel
When mounting/removing wheels, and for as
long as the wheels are removed, avoid
applying any external force on the brake
disks. This could impair the level of comfort
when braking.
Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt
X
completely.
Screw alignment bolt : into the thread
X
instead of the wheel bolt.
Unscrew the remaining wheel bolts fully.
X
Remove the wheel.
X

Mounting a new wheel

G
WARNING
Oiled or greased wheel bolts or damaged
wheel bolts/hub threads can cause the wheel
bolts to come loose. As a result, you could
lose a wheel while driving. There is a risk of
accident.
Never oil or grease wheel bolts. In the event
of damage to the threads, contact a qualified
specialist workshop immediately. Have the
damaged wheel bolts or hub threads
replaced/renewed. Do not continue driving.
G
WARNING
If you tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is raised, the jack could tip
over. There is a risk of injury.
Only tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is on the ground.
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