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Practical hints
Jacking points at the rear axle
The vehicle jacking point is located under
the longitudinal member in front of the rear
axle.
Jacking point (example: vehicle model type
2500)
Jacking point (example: v vehicle model
type 3500)
! Do not apply the jack to the leaf spring or
the differential housing.
On platform trucks, the jacking point is lo-
cated next to the front leaf spring support.
jacking point (example: chassis)
! Only position the jack on the jacking points
intended for this purpose. You could otherwise
damage the vehicle.
Removing a wheel
E Unscrew the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
! Do not place the wheel bolts or the wheel
nuts in sand or dirt. The bolt and wheel hub
threads could otherwise be damaged.
E For wheels with wheel nuts, remove the
wheel nut cover.
E Remove the wheel.
Mounting the new wheel
G Warning
To avoid the risk of serious or even fatal injury
and to avoid damage to the vehicle, observe
the following:
O replace the wheel bolts and wheel nuts if
they are damaged or have become rusty.
O never oil or grease wheel bolts or wheel
nuts.
O if a wheel hub thread is damaged, do not
drive the vehicle.
O consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer. In
particular, work relevant to safety or on
safety-related systems must be carried
out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.