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7. Fit the wheel nuts and tighten them
evenly according to the sequence in
the illustration.
See chapter 'Technical data' for the
specified tightening torque.
8. Check the tyre pressure.
9. Re-torque the wheel nuts after
100 km.
If new wheel studs are fitted, the
nuts need additional re-torquing
after 500 km.
NOTE: After replacing a wheel, have the wheel nuts torqued to the correct
tightening torque with a torque wrench.
Always tighten and retighten wheel nuts in cold conditions. However, avoid
tightening wheel nuts in extreme cold.
To check the connection, tighten the nut to the specified inspection torque.
The nut must not move.
If the nut moves, undo the connection and check the components for
damage. If no damage is found, tighten the connection to the specified
tightening torque.
See chapter 'Technical data' for the specified tightening and inspection
torques.
WARNING!
– Re-torque the wheel nuts after 100 km, after a wheel change or if the
wheel nuts have been loosened.
– If new wheel studs are fitted, the nuts need additional re-torquing
after 500 km.
A wheel that rolls off a vehicle can lead to dangerous situations
resulting in serious injury and damage to the vehicle.
Tyre diameters
WARNING! If the difference in tyre diameter is too large, the EBS
brake system generates a warning symbol on the master display. The
ABS function and VSC disengage automatically. Ignoring this warning
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