jack points MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS 2011 Owners Manual

iNever turn pressure release screw = by
more than one to two revolutions.
Otherwise, hydraulic fluid could escape.
! The jack is designed exclusively for
jacking up the vehicle at the jacking points.
Otherwise, your vehicle could be damaged.XPlace the jack on solid ground.XPosition the jack at the front or rear axle
carrier tubes The jack must always stand
vertically, even on slopes.
Make sure that the jack is placed in the
correct position beneath the axle carrier
tube. The front or rear axle must fit into the
support on the jack.XRaise the vehicle by pumping (arrow) until
the tire is a maximum of 1.2 inches (3 cm)
above the ground.
Removing a wheel
XUnscrew the wheel bolts.
! 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.
XRemove the wheel.
Mounting a new wheel
GWarning!
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.GWarning
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.
XClean 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.
XPlace the wheel on the wheel hub and push
it on.XTighten the wheel bolts until they are
finger-tight.
Lowering the vehicle
XOpen the pressure release screw on the
jack using the pump lever ( Y page 233) by
approximately one turn.XLower the vehicle until it is once again
standing firmly on the ground.XPlace the jack to one side.234Flat tireRoadside Assistance
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