0002
Wheel bolts for all wheels supplied by the
factory
0003 Wheel bolts for the "Minispare"
emergency spare wheel X
Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact
surfaces.
X Slide the wheel to be mounted onto the
alignment bolt and push it on.
X Tighten the wheel bolts until they are
finger-tight.
X Unscrew the alignment bolt.
X Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger-
tight.
Lowering the vehicle G
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
Place the ratchet wrenc honto the hexagon
nut of the jack so that the letters ABare
visible.
X Turn the ratche twrench until the vehicle 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 ( 0002to001E). The tightening torque
must be 110 lb-ft (150 Nm).
X Turn the jack back to its initial position.
X Stow the jack and the rest of the tire-
change tool kit in the stowage well under
the cargo compartment floor again.
X Check the tire pressure of the newly
installed wheel and adjust it if necessary.
Observe the recommended tire pressure
(Y page 404).
i Vehicles with tire pressure monitor: all
wheels mounted must be equipped with
functioning sensors. Wheel and tire combinations
General notes
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you only use tires and
wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz specifically for your
vehicle. 428
Wheel and tire combinationsWheels and tires
Trailer loads
Trailer loads, trailer drawbar noseweights and axle loads Missing values were not availabl
eattime of going to print. All models
Permissible trailer load
,unbraked Permissible trailer load, braked (at
aminimu mgradient-
climbing capability of 12% fro mastandstill) 7500 lbs (3402 kg)
Maximum drawbar noseweight (the drawbar
noseweight is no tincluded in the trailer load) 600 lbs (272 kg)
Permissible rear axle load when towing
atrailer 3970 lbs (1800 kg)
Ball position
Ball positio
nofthe ball coupling
When choosing a ball coupling, the
dimensions stated in the illustration must not
be exceeded. Trailer tow hitch
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