2007 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 395

Practical hints Flat tire Mounting the new wheel Clean contact surfaces of wheel and wheel hub. Push the wheel onto the wheel hub and press firmly. Insert wheel bolts and tighten them slightly. Warning! Lowering the vehicle Using the pump handle, turn the release bolt of the jack counterclockwise approximately one turn ( page 392). ! To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat against hub and hold it there while installing first wheel bolt. Warning! Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged or rusted. Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts. Damaged wheel hub threads should be repaired immediately. Do not continue to drive under these circumstances! Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tightened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to come off. This could cause an accident. Make sure to use the correct wheel bolts. G i Never turn the release bolt of the jack more than one or two revolutions. Otherwise hydraulic fluid can escape. G Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Other wheel bolts may come loose. Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the vehicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could tip over. Lower the vehicle until it is resting fully on its own weight. Remove the jack. 394