tires MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006 Workshop Manual

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - TIRE / VEHICLE
LEAD
Use the following Vehicle Lead Diagnosis And Cor-
rection Chart to diagnose and correct a vehicle lead
or drift problem (Fig. 16).
Fig. 15 Tire Wear Patterns
22 - 10 TIRES/WHEELSVA

Fig. 16 VEHICLE LEAD DIAGNOSIS AND CORRECTION CHART
VATIRES/WHEELS 22 - 11

STANDARD PROCEDURE - REPAIRING LEAKS
For proper repairing, a radial tire must be removed
from the wheel. Repairs should only be made if the
defect, or puncture, is in the tread area (Fig. 17). The
tire should be replaced if the puncture is located in
the sidewall.
Deflate tire completely before removing the tire
from the wheel. Use lubrication such as a mild soap
solution when dismounting or mounting tire. Use
tools free of burrs or sharp edges which could dam-
age the tire or wheel rim.
Before mounting tire on wheel, make sure all rust
is removed from the rim bead and repaint if neces-
sary.
Install wheel on vehicle, and tighten to proper
torque specification, (Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS/
WHEELS - SPECIFICATIONS).
CLEANING
Remove the protective coating on the tires before
delivery of a vehicle. This coating may cause deteri-
oration of the tires.
To remove the protective coating, apply warm
water and let it soak for a few minutes. Afterwards,
scrub the coating away with a soft bristle brush.
Steam cleaning may also be used to remove the coat-
ing.
NOTE: DO NOT use gasoline, mineral oil, oil-based
solvent or a wire brush for cleaning.
SPECIFICATIONS
TIRES
SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
TIRE P225/70R15C
LR D
TIRE LT225/75R16
LR E
TIRE P
SPARE TIRE CARRIER
REMOVAL
(1) Open the back doors.
(2) Loosen the bolts for the spare tire hold down
(Fig. 18).
(3) Push up on the spare tire carrier and push the
hold downs to the side and lower (Fig. 18).
(4) Remove the spare tire.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the spare tire to the spare tire carrier
(Fig. 18).
(2) Raise the tire and wheel assmbly and hook on
the hold downs (Fig. 18).
(3) Then tighten the hold downs to secure the
spare tire in place and then close the doors.
Fig. 17 TIRE REPAIR AREA
1 - TIRE REPAIR AREA
Fig. 18 SPARE TIRE
1 - HOLD DOWNS
2 - SPARE TIRE
3 - SPARE TIRE CARRIER
22 - 12 TIRES/WHEELSVA

WHEELS
DESCRIPTION
Original equipment wheels are designed for the
specified Maximum Vehicle Capacity.
All models use steel or aluminum wheels.
Aluminum wheels require special balance weights
and alignment equipment.
(1) On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels,
The slots in the wheel must be aligned to provide
access to the valve stem.
OPERATION
The wheel (Fig. 19) has raised sections between
the rim flanges and the rim well. Initial inflation of
the tire forces the bead over these raised sections. In
case of tire failure, the raised sections hold the tire
in position on the wheel until the vehicle can be
brought to a safe stop.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
WHEEL INSPECTION
Inspect wheels for:
²Excessive run out
²Dents or cracks
²Damaged wheel lug nut holes
²Air Leaks from any area or surface of the rim
NOTE: Do not attempt to repair a wheel by hammer-
ing, heating or welding.
If a wheel is damaged an original equipment
replacement wheel should be used. When obtaining
replacement wheels, they should be equivalent in
load carrying capacity. The diameter, width, offset,pilot hole and bolt circle of the wheel should be the
same as the original wheel.
WARNING: FAILURE TO USE EQUIVALENT
REPLACEMENT WHEELS MAY ADVERSELY
AFFECT THE SAFETY AND HANDLING OF THE
VEHICLE. USED WHEELS ARE NOT RECOM-
MENDED. THE SERVICE HISTORY OF THE WHEEL
MAY HAVE INCLUDED SEVERE TREATMENT OR
VERY HIGH MILEAGE. THE RIM COULD FAIL WITH-
OUT WARNING.
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - WHEEL REPLACE-
MENT
The wheel stud/lugs are designed for specific appli-
cations. They must be replaced with equivalent parts.
Do not use replacement parts of lesser quality or a
substitute design.
Before installing the wheel, be sure to remove any
build up of corrosion on the wheel mounting surfaces.
Ensure wheels are installed with good metal-to-metal
contact. Improper installation could cause loosening
of wheel nuts. This could affect the safety and han-
dling of your vehicle.
To install the wheel, first position it properly on
the mounting surface. All wheel nuts should then be
tightened just snug. Gradually tighten them in
sequence to the proper torque specification.Never
use oil or grease on studs.
Wheels must be replaced if they have:
²Excessive runout
²Bent or dented
²Leak air through welds
²Have damaged bolt holes
Wheel repairs employing hammering, heating, or
welding are not allowed.
Original equipment wheels are available through
your dealer. Replacement wheels from any other
source should be equivalent in:
²Load carrying capacity
²Diameter
²Width
²Offset
²Mounting configuration
Failure to use equivalent replacement wheels may
affect the safety and handling of your vehicle.
Replacement withusedwheels is not recommended.
Their service history may have included severe treat-
ment.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - DUAL REAR WHEEL
INSTALLATION
The tires on both wheels must be completely raised
off the ground when tightening the lug nuts. This
Fig. 19 Safety Rim
1 - FLANGE
2 - RIDGE
3 - WELL
VATIRES/WHEELS 22 - 13

will ensure correct wheel centering and maximum
wheel clamping.
Before installing the wheel to the wheel ring flange
make sure that all the cone washers are installed on
the wheel flange ring (Fig. 20).
The dual rear wheel lug nuts should be tightened
according to the following procedure:
²Install the inner wheel to the hub assembly.
²Install the outer wheelMake sure the valve
stems line up with each when aligning the
wheels (Fig. 21).
²Install the cone washers for the outer wheel
before installing the lug nuts (Fig. 22).²Tighten the wheel lug nuts in the numbered
sequential pattern until they are snug tight. Then
tighten lug nuts to specified torque following same
number sequence, (Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS/
WHEELS - SPECIFICATIONS).
²Tighten lug nuts in same numbered sequence a
second time to the specified torque. This will ensure
that the wheels are thoroughly mated.
²Check lug nut specified torque after 100 miles
(160 kilometers). Also after 500 miles (800 kilome-
ters) of vehicle operation.
NOTE: Wheel lug nuts should be tightened to spec-
ified torque at every maintenance interval thereafter.
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Remove the wheel lug studs (SRW) (Fig. 24).
(3) Remove the lug nuts (DRW)On vehicles with
dual rear wheels do not pry off the front hub
cap the lug nuts must be removed in order to
remove the hub cap.(Fig. 23).
Fig. 20 WHEEL RING FLANGE CONE WASHERS
1 - WHEEL STUD
2 - CONE WASHER
Fig. 21 DUAL REAR WHEEL
1 - VALVE STEMS
2 - LUG NUTS
Fig. 22 (DRW) WHEEL CONE WASHERS
1 - CONE WASHER
2 - LUG STUD
22 - 14 TIRES/WHEELSVA

(4) Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the wheel and tire assembly to the vehi-
cle.
(2) Install the wheel lug studs (SRW) (Fig. 24) and
tighten to specification (Refer to 22 - TIRES/
WHEELS - SPECIFICATIONS) See specification
table for model variations.
(3) Install the hub cap to the wheel then install
snugly the lug nuts to hold the hub cap to the wheel
(DRW) (Fig. 23).
(4) Install the wheel lug nuts (DRW) and tighten
to specification (Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS -
SPECIFICATIONS) See specification table for model
variations.
(5) Lower the vehicle.
Fig. 23 FRONT TIRE (DRW)
1 - HUB CAP
2 - LUG NUT WITH HUB CAP HOLD DOWNS
Fig. 24 WHEEL REMOVAL / INSTALLATION
1 - VEHICLE
2 - LUG/STUD
3 - TIRE & WHEEL ASSEMBLY
VATIRES/WHEELS 22 - 15

INSIDE HANDLE ACTUATOR......23-33, 23-36
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER................8J-2
INSTRUMENT PANEL ANTENNA CABLE....8A-2
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY........23-59
INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL.....23-57
INSTRUMENT PANEL DUCTS...........24-51
INTAKE AIR PRESSURE SENSOR........14-43
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR.....14-42
INTAKE MANIFOLD....................9-65
INTERIOR..........................23-70
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT.................19-4
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS...............0-9
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS...........Intro.-2
INTRUSION SENSOR...................8Q-1
IN - CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR.......24-21
JUMP STARTING.......................0-6
KEY / LOCK CYLINDER.................19-5
KNUCKLE.............................2-5
LAMPS / LIGHTING - EXTERIOR..........8L-2
LAMPS / LIGHTING - INTERIOR.........8L-28
LATCH RELEASE CABLE...............23-52
LATCH RELEASE HANDLE..............23-52
LATCH STRIKER.....................23-18
LATCH ..................23-18, 23-33, 23-52
LATCH / LOCK CONTROL...............23-38
LATERAL ACCELERATION SENSOR........5-33
LEFT MOUNT.........................9-55
LEVER..............................5-26
LICENSE PLATE BRACKET..............23-48
LICENSE PLATE LAMP BULB...........8L-19
LICENSE PLATE LAMP UNIT............8L-19
LINKAGE............................19-9
LIQUID LINE........................24-77
LOCK CYLINDER.....................23-18
LOW BEAM HEADLAMP BULB..........8L-20
LOW FUEL INDICATOR................8J-19
LOW OIL LEVEL INDICATOR............8J-20
LOWER BALL JOINT....................2-6
LOWER CONTROL ARM.................2-6
LOWER ROLLER ARM.................23-37
MAINTENANCE INDICATOR.............8J-20
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES..............0-8
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) . . . 8J-21
MANIFOLD AIR FLOW (MAF) SENSOR....14-44
MASTER CYLINDER...................5-17
MASTER LOCK SWITCH................8N-1
METRIC SYSTEM...................Intro.-6
MODE DOOR CABLES.................24-21
MULTI - FUNCTION INDICATOR..........8J-22
MULTI - FUNCTION SWITCH............8L-21
O2 SENSOR.........................14-45
ODOMETER.........................8J-22
OIL COOLER & LINES..................9-56
OIL FILTER ..........................9-57
OIL JET .............................9-57
OIL PAN .............................9-58
OIL PUMP...........................9-61
OIL PUMP.........................21-154
OIL SENSOR.........................9-64
OIL ................................9-56
OPENING DIMENSIONS................23-93
OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING.............21-156
OUTPUT SHAFT SEAL................21-159
PAINT TOUCH - UP...................23-77
PAINT.............................23-77
PARK BRAKE INDICATOR..............8J-23
PARK BRAKE SWITCH.................8L-21
PARK LOCK CABLE..................21-160
PARKING BRAKE......................5-23
PASSENGER AIRBAG BRACKET.........8O-27
PASSENGER AIRBAG.................8O-24
PASSENGER HEATED SEAT SWITCH.....8G-13
PEDAL..............................5-19
PISTON & CONNECTING ROD............9-45
PISTON RINGS.......................9-52
PISTONS..........................21-163
PLANETARY GEARTRAIN..............21-164
PLUMBING.........................24-61
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER...............5-19
POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.......8W-97-3
POWER DISTRIBUTION..............8W-97-1
POWER MIRROR SWITCH..............8N-3
POWER MIRRORS....................8N-3
POWER OUTLET
...................8W-97-3
POWER WINDOW SWITCH
..............8N-5
POWER WINDOWS
....................8N-5
PROP ROD
.........................23-53
PROPELLER SHAFT
.................3-1, 3-7PUMP.............................19-11
QUARTER TRIM PANEL................23-74
QUARTER WINDOW..................23-84
RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER............23-49
RADIATOR FAN.......................7-14
RADIATOR PRESSURE CAP..............7-19
RADIATOR...........................7-17
RADIO..............................8A-2
RAIN SENSOR CONTROL MODULE......8R-15
RAIN SENSOR.......................8R-12
REAR AXLE..........................3-12
REAR A / C CONDENSER FAN...........24-83
REAR A / C EVAPORATOR..............24-84
REAR A / C EXPANSION VALVE..........24-85
REAR BUMPER - STEP.................13-2
REAR CROSSMEMBER - TRANSMISSION . . 13-11
REAR DISCHARGE LINE...............24-88
REAR FASCIA........................13-3
REAR LATCH STRIKER................23-40
REAR LATCH........................23-40
REAR LIQUID LINE...................24-91
REAR RECEIVER / DRIER..............24-94
REAR REFRIGERANT RESERVOIR........24-95
REAR SEAT BACK SHIELD..............23-82
REAR SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR........8O-28
REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE.............8O-30
REAR SIDE MARKER LAMP BULB.......8L-22
REAR SUCTION LINE..................24-96
REAR TURN LAMP BULB..............8L-23
REAR VIEW MIRROR.................23-75
REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR...........5-31
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER GRID........8G-7
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY.......8G-3
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH......8G-4
REAR...............................2-11
RECEIVER / DRIER...................24-79
RECIRCULATION DOOR ACTUATOR......24-22
REFRIGERANT LINE COUPLER..........24-98
REFRIGERANT OIL...................24-81
REFRIGERANT.......................24-80
RELAY...........................8W-97-4
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
TRANSMITTER.......................8N-1
REPEATER LAMP BULB................8L-23
REPEATER LAMP UNIT................8L-24
RESTRAINTS.........................8O-2
RIGHT MOUNT.......................9-56
ROTORS............................5-20
SAFETY LATCH......................23-53
SEAL - PINION........................3-39
SEAT ADJUSTERS - FRONT.............23-81
SEAT BACK CUSHION / COVER - REAR....23-82
SEAT BACK - FRONT..................23-80
SEAT BELT SWITCH..................8O-31
SEAT BELT TENSIONER................8O-32
SEAT BELT TURNING LOOP ADJUSTER . . . 8O-33
SEAT CUSHION - FRONT...............23-80
SEAT CUSHION / COVER - REAR.........23-83
SEATBELT INDICATOR.................8J-24
SEAT - FRONT.......................23-79
SEAT - REAR........................23-81
SECURITY SYSTEM MODULE............8Q-2
SENTRY KEY REMOTE ENTRY MODULE....8Q-2
SERVO..............................8P-2
SHAFT - AXLE DUAL REAR WHEELS......3-27
SHAFT - AXLE SINGLE REAR WHEEL......3-23
SHIFT MECHANISM..................21-168
SHOCK..............................2-13
SHOES..............................5-27
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG................8O-35
SIDE IMPACT SENSOR................8O-39
SIDE VIEW MIRROR..................23-49
SIDE VIEW MIRROR - GLASS...........23-50
SIREN..............................8Q-4
SLIDING DOOR......................23-40
SOLENOID.........................21-171
SPARE TIRE CARRIER.................22-12
SPEAKER............................8A-2
SPEED CONTROL.....................8P-1
SPEEDOMETER......................8J-25
SPRING CLAMP PLATES.................2-8
SPRING SHACKLE.....................2-15
SPRING STOP PLATES..................2-9
SPRING
.........................2-7, 2-14
STABILIZER BAR
..................2-9, 2-15
STABILIZER LINK
.................2-10, 2-16
STABILIZER
.........................23-45
STARTER MOTOR RELAY
..............8F-35STARTER MOTOR....................8F-33
STARTING SYSTEM...................8F-28
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR..............5-32
STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER....23-68
STEERING WHEEL.....................19-6
STEERING...........................19-1
STEPWELL SCUFF PADS...............23-75
STRUT..............................2-10
SUCTION LINE.......................24-81
SUN VISOR.........................23-76
SUPPORT PLATE......................5-23
SUPPRESSOR FILTER - REAR BLOWER
MOTOR............................24-41
SUPPRESSOR FILTER - REAR
CONDENSER FAN....................24-43
SWITCH.............................8P-3
TACHOMETER.......................8J-25
TAIL LAMP UNIT.....................8L-25
TAILPIPE............................11-3
TEMPERATURE CONTROL..............24-38
TEMPERATURE SENSOR...............24-40
TEMPERATURE SENSOR / PARK -
NEUTRAL CONTACT..................21-176
TERMINAL........................Intro.-10
THREADED HOLE REPAIR.............Intro.-6
TIE ROD END ........................19-10
TIME DELAY RELAY....................8L-35
TIMING CHAIN AND SPROCKETS.........9-72
TIMING CHAIN COVER.................9-70
TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER..............9-81
TIRES..............................22-7
TIRES / WHEELS......................22-1
TONE WHEEL........................5-32
TOP COVER.........................23-67
TOP COVER - CLUSTER................23-64
TOP COVER - TRAY...................23-65
TORQUE CONVERTER HUB SEAL.......21-184
TORQUE CONVERTER................21-178
TORQUE REFERENCES...............Intro.-9
TOWING.............................0-7
TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR........8J-26
TRACTION CONTROL MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR.........................8J-27
TRAILER HITCH......................13-11
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE......8E-6
TRANSPONDER KEY...................8Q-5
TRIM PANEL.............23-18, 23-34, 23-46
TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM..............11-3
TURBOCHARGER......................11-6
TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR..............8J-27
TURN SIGNAL RELAY.................8L-26
UNDERBODY LINES..................24-100
UPPER ROLLER ARM.................23-36
VACUUM PUMP.......................9-54
VALVE COOLER.......................25-6
VALVE SPRINGS......................9-35
VALVE STEM SEALS...................9-34
VALVE ..............................25-5
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.....Intro.-1
VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY..............8Q-1
VIBRATION DAMPER...................9-53
VOLTAGE REGULATOR.................8F-24
WAIT - TO - START INDICATOR..........8J-28
WASHER FLUID INDICATOR............8J-29
WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH.........8R-16
WASHER HOSES / TUBES..............8R-18
WASHER NOZZLE....................8R-18
WASHER PUMP / MOTOR..............8R-19
WASHER RESERVOIR.................8R-21
WATER IN FUEL SENSOR..............14-30
WATER PUMP........................7-20
WATER VALVE .......................24-83
WATER - IN - FUEL INDICATOR..........8J-29
WHEEL ALIGNMENT...................2-17
WHEELS...........................22-13
WINDOW MOTOR.....................8N-5
WINDOW REGULATOR - MANUAL........23-21
WINDOW REGULATOR - POWER........23-20
WINDSHIELD........................23-85
WIPER ARM........................8R-23
WIPER BLADE.......................8R-26
WIPER LINKAGE.....................8R-28
WIPER MOTOR......................8R-31
WIPER RELAY.......................8R-34
WIPERS/WASHERS....................8R-2
WIRING DIAGRAM INFORMATION......Intro.-1
YAW RATE SENSOR...................5-35
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