ML 320 (163.154) V6-3.2L (112.942) (1998)
Wheels: Removal and Replacement
Remove/Install Wheels, Rotate If Necessary
Remove
Danger:
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Lethal Injuries are possible if vehicle slips off of lifting platform
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Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points
specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
NOTE: Comply with notes on tires/rims
1
Raise vehicle.
2
Unscrew wheel bolts, remove wheels
3
Check wheel bolts
CAUTION: The round contact shoulders on the lug bolts must be free of oil and grease. Replace bolts that have a damaged thread, worn
dacromet coating at radius seat or corroded radius seat.
4
Check tires for damage and wear - measure depth of tread
5
Check disk wheels
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check for contamination,
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check that spherical caps are free of oil and grease,
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check centering, spherical caps and rim flanges for damage,
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check corrosion of lay-on surface
6
Check front wheel hub, brake disk bowl at attachment face for contamination and corrosion
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Clean corroded surfaces with a wire brush or an emery cloth.
Install
7
Change wheels around if necessary retaining the same running direction
CAUTION: This excludes vehicles with mixed tires at the front and rear axle.
NOTE: Between 5,000 and 10,000 km according to wear.
8
Fit wheels, tighten wheel bolts
CAUTION: Observe tightening sequence "1-5".
9
Lower vehicle, correct tire inflation pressure (including spare wheel)
CAUTION: In the case of loss of tire pressure, determine cause and replace tire if necessary.
NOTE: On versions with spare tire attached to underside of vehicle, check tire inflation pressure of spare tire before lowering the vehicle.