Lowering The Vehicle - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Wheel and tire combinations
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X
Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact
surfaces.
X
Place the new wheel on the wheel hub and
push it on.
X
Tighten the wheel bolts until they are
finger-tight.

Lowering the vehicle

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WARNING
The wheels could work loose if the wheel nuts
and bolts are not tightened to the specified
tightening torque. There is a risk of accident.
Have the tightening torque immediately
checked at a qualified specialist workshop
after a wheel is changed.
X
Open the pressure release screw on the
jack using the pump lever (
approximately one turn.
X
Lower the vehicle until it is once again
standing firmly on the ground.
X
Place the jack to one side.
X
Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a
crosswise pattern in the sequence
indicated (: to A). The specified
tightening torque is 96 lb-ft (130 Nm).
X
Disassemble the pump lever.
X
Push the jack piston back in and close the
drain plug.
X
Use the bolts to secure the faulty wheel to
the spare wheel bracket (
X
X
Y page 342) by
Y page 303).
Stow the jack and the vehicle tools in the
vehicle again.
Check the tire pressure of the newly
installed wheel and adjust it if necessary.
A table with the tire pressures for your
vehicle can be found on the B-pillar on the
driver's side.
Wheel and tire combinations
General notes
G
WARNING
Replace rims or tires with the same
designation, manufacturer and type as shown
on the original part. For further information
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If incorrectly sized rims and tires are
mounted, the wheel brakes or suspension
components can be damaged. Also, the
operating clearance of the wheels and the
tires may no longer be correct.
G
WARNING
Replace rims or tires with the same
designation, manufacturer and type as shown
on the original part. For further information
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If incorrectly sized rims and tires are
mounted, the wheel brakes or suspension
components can be damaged. Also, the
operating clearance of the wheels and the
tires may no longer be correct.
G
WARNING
If you notice sudden significant vibrations or
unusual handling performance or if you
suspect that damage has occurred to the
vehicle, you should activate the hazard
warning lamps, gently reduce speed and
carefully head for an area that is located at a
safe distance from the road.
Check the tires and the underside of the
vehicle for damage. If the vehicle seems
unsafe, have the vehicle towed away to the