2000 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 251
2000 Mercedes ML-Class Manual
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Instruments and controls Tires, Wheels Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 248 Warning! Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged or rusted. 1 3 2 5 Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts. 4 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. Notes: Using the wrench, tighten the five bolts evenly, following the sequence illustrated, until all bolts are tight. Observe a tightening torque of 110 ft.lb. (150 Nm). Ensure proper tire pressure. The removed road wheel cannot be stored in the space-saver wheel carrier or inside the storage compartment in the rear cargo area (ML 55 AMG), but should be transported in the rear cargo compartment wrapped in a protective cover supplied with the vehicle. The protective cover is located in the rear cargo compartment behind the cover in the right side trim panel. Model ML 55 AMG: Store air pump in its proper location. Close and latch the spare wheel cover, see page 239.