Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual - part 112

 

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Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual - part 112

 

 

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Practical hints

Flat tire

On wheel to be changed, loosen but do 
not yet remove the wheel bolts (ap-
proximately one full turn with wrench). 

The jack take-up brackets are located di-
rectly behind the front wheel housings and 
in front of the rear wheel housings.

1 Take-up bracket
2 Jack

Place jack on firm ground.

Position jack 2 under the take-up 
bracket 1 so that it is always vertical 
(plumb-line) as seen from the side, 
even if the vehicle is parked on an in-
cline.

Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is a 
maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the 
ground. Never start engine while vehi-
cle is raised.

Warning!

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The jack is designed exclusively for jacking 
up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets 
built into both sides of the vehicle. To help 
avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift 
the vehicle during a wheel change. Never 
get beneath the vehicle while it is supported 
by the jack. Keep hands and feet away from 
the area under the lifted vehicle. Always 
firmly set parking brake and block wheels 
before raising vehicle with jack.

Do not disengage parking brake while the 
vehicle is raised. Be certain that the jack is 
always vertical (plumb line) when in use, es-
pecially on hills. Always try to use the jack 
on level surface. Make sure that the jack 
arm is fully seated in the jack take-up brack-
et. Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient 
capacity jackstands before working under 
the vehicle.

!

Do not position the jack on the body of 
the vehicle, as this may cause damage 
to the vehicle.

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Practical hints

Flat tire

Removing the wheel

Unscrew and remove all wheel bolts.

Remove the remaining bolts.

Grip the wheel from the sides and re-
move it.

Mounting the new wheel

Clean contact surfaces of wheel and 
wheel hub.

Install spare wheel on wheel hub.

Insert wheel bolts and tighten them 
slightly.

Lowering the vehicle

Lower vehicle by turning crank coun-
terclockwise until vehicle is resting ful-
ly on its own weight.

Remove the jack.

!

Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt. 
This could result in damage to the bolt 
and wheel hub threads.

!

To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat 
against hub and hold it there while in-
stalling first wheel bolt.

Warning!

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Always replace wheel bolts that are dam-
aged or rusted.

Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.

Damaged wheel hub threads should be re-
paired immediately. Do not continue to drive 
under these circumstances! Contact an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center 
or call Roadside Assistance.

Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight-
ened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to 
come off. This could cause an accident. 
Make sure to use the correct wheel bolts.

Warning!

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Use only genuine equipment 
Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Other wheel 
bolts may come loose.

Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the ve-
hicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could 
tip over.

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Practical hints

Flat tire

1-5 Wheel bolts

Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, fol-
lowing the diagonal sequence illustrat-
ed (1 to 5), until all bolts are tight. 
Observe a tightening torque of 
110 lb-ft (150 Nm).

Store jack and tool kit.

Warning!

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Have the tightening torque checked after 
changing a wheel. The wheels could come 
loose if they are not tightened to a torque of 
110 lb-ft (150 Nm).

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The removed road wheel cannot be 
stored in the spare wheel carrier, 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.

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Practical hints

Battery

Battery

The battery is located on the passenger 
side of the engine compartment.

1 Negative terminal
2 Positive terminal

Warning!

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Failure to follow these instructions can re-
sult in severe injury or death.

Observe all safety instructions and precau-
tions when handling automotive batteries 
(

page 223).

Never lean over batteries while connecting, 
you might get injured.

Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not 
allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes, 
skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately 
flush affected area with water and seek 
medical help if necessary.

A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, 
which is flammable and explosive. Keep 
flames or sparks away from battery, avoid 
improper connection of jumper cables, 
smoking etc.

!

Never loosen or detach battery termi-
nal clamps while the engine is running 
or the key is in the steering lock. Other-
wise the alternator and other electronic 
components could be severely dam-
aged.

Have the battery checked regularly by 
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light 
Truck Center.

Refer to Service Booklet for mainte-
nance intervals or contact your autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck 
Center for further information.

Warning!

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Do not place metal objects on the battery as 
this could result in a short circuit.

Use leak-proof battery only to avoid the risk 
of acid burns in the event of an accident.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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