2000 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 278

Warning! Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged or rusted. 3 1 5 4 2 Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts. Damaged wheel hub threads should be repaired immediately. Incorrect mounting bolts or improperly tightened mounting bolts can cause the wheel to come off. This could cause an accident. Be sure to use the correct mounting bolts. P40.10-2136-26 Warning! 11. Lower vehicle. Remove jack and insert jack tube cover. Before storing the jack, the jack arm must be lowered almost to the base of the jack. 12. Using the wrench, tighten the five bolts evenly, following the sequence illustrated, until all bolts are tight. Observe a tightening torque of 80 ft.lb. (110 Nm). 13. Ensure proper tire pressure. Except E 320 (without sport package): The spare wheel rim is for temporary use only. Use for over a total of 12 000 miles (20 000 km) (aggregate of all uses) may cause wheel rim failure leading to an accident and possible injuries. Tires, Wheels Instruments and controls Operation Driving 275 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index