Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Mounting a new wheel
WARNING
Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged
or rusted.
Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
Damaged wheel hub threads should be
repaired immediately. Do not continue to
drive under these circumstances Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tightened
wheel bolts can cause the wheel to come off.
This could cause an accident. Make sure to
use the correct wheel bolts.
WARNING
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts.
Other wheel bolts may come loose.
Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the
vehicle is raised. Otherwise, the vehicle could
fall off the jack.
1 Wheel bolts for 19", 20" and 21" wheels
2 Wheel bolts for the "Minispare"emergency spare wheel
Always use wheel bolts 2 to mount the
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel. Using
other wheel bolts to mount the "Minispare"
emergency spare wheel could damage the
brake system.
WARNING
Make sure to use the original length wheel
bolts when remounting the original wheel
after it has been repaired.
► Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact surfaces.
To prevent damage to the paintwork, hold
the wheel securely against the wheel hub
while screwing in the first wheel bolt.
► Slide the emergency spare wheel onto
the
alignment bolt and push it on.
► Tighten the wheel bolts until they are
finger-tight.
► Unscrew the alignment bolt.
► Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is
fingertight.
Removing a wheel
► Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt
completely.
► Screw alignment bolt 1 into the thread
instead of the wheel bolt.
► Unscrew the remaining wheel bolts fully.
Do not place wh ...
Lowering the vehicle
► Place the ratchet wrench onto the
hexagon
nut of the jack so that the letters AB are
visible.
► Turn the ratchet wrench until the vehicle
is
once again standing firmly on the gro ...
See also:
Making Turns
Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come
in contact with the vehicle. The vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp
turns while trailering. When turni ...
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
See Engine Compartment Overview for the location of the engine air
cleaner/filter.
Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals and replace
it at the first oil ...
Seat belt maintenance
► To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a
mild soap solution or any solution
recommended for cleaning upholstery
or carpets. Then, wipe with a cloth and
allow the seat belts to dry in th ...