Changing a wheel
Fig. 212 Changing a wheel: remove previously loosened wheel bolts using the screwdriver handle.
ꢀPlease first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Removing the wheel
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Review the checklist Preparations for changing a wheel.
Loosen the wheel bolts Wheel bolts.
Lift the vehicle Lifting the vehicle with the vehicle jack.
Completely unscrew and remove the previously loosened wheel bolts using the hexagonal socket
in the screwdriver handle ⇒ꢀfig. 212. Place the wheel bolts on a clean surface.
Remove the wheel.
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Mounting a spare tire or a compact spare wheel
If the tire is a unidirectional tire, be sure to install it in the proper rolling direction Tires and wheels.
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Place the spare tire or compact spare on the axle.
Place the anti-theft wheel bolt (where applicable) in position ⇒ꢀfig. 209 (2) or (3) in relation to the
position of the tire valve (1). Hand tighten it using the adapter by turning clockwise.
ꢀ Screw in all wheel bolts clockwise and tighten them slightly using the hexagonal socket in the
screwdriver handle.
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Lower the vehicle with the jack.
Use the lug wrench to firmly tighten all wheel bolts (turn clockwise) ⇒ꢀ . Do not tighten them in
sequence! Tighten any wheel bolt to begin, then tighten the wheel bolt diagonally opposite the first
bolt, and so forth.
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Install the wheel bolt caps, center wheel hubcap, or wheel cover, if any Wheel trim.
WARNING
Wheel bolts that are tightened or installed improperly can come loose, causing loss of
vehicle control, a crash, and serious personal injury.
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Always keep wheel bolts and threads in the wheel hub clean and free of oil and grease.
The wheel bolts must turn easily and must be tightened with the right torque.
Use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle only to turn the wheel bolts when they
are loose, never to loosen them or tighten them firmly.
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