2008 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 462
2008 Mercedes CLK-Class Manual
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Practical hints Flat tire Mounting the Minispare wheel Clean contact surfaces of wheel and wheel hub. ! 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. G 1 Alignment bolt Guide spare wheel onto the alignment bolt and push it on. Insert wheel bolts and tighten them slightly. 1 Wheel bolt for light alloy rims 2 Wheel bolt for Minispare wheel, (located in trunk with Minispare wheel) 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 Center or call Roadside Assistance. 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. ! Wheel bolts 2 must be used when mounting the Minispare wheel. The use of any wheel bolts other than wheel bolts 2 for the Minispare wheel will physically damage the vehicle's brakes. 461