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Remove/Install Wheels, Rotate If Necessary - AP40.10-P-4050EW

Model 166, 212, 218, 231 

Fig 1: Wheels Tightening Sequence Model 166
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DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
Limited maximum speed for winter tires with speed index V   AH40.10-P-1020-03A
Information on tires/rims   AH40.10-P-9411-01A
Notes on handling, transport and storage of ceramic brake disks   AH42.10-P-9406-13A
REMOVING Remove     
1 Lift vehicle with lifting platform.     
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR00.60-P-1006A
2 Remove hub caps. Vehicles with hub caps.  
3 Unscrew Wheel bolts and remove Wheel and tire assemblies. NOTES
For model 166 and vehicles with code (B07) Ceramic brake system, remove Wheel-and-tire assembly using Wheel lift only.
The brake disks and complete Wheels can otherwise be damaged.
 
INSPECT Check     
4 Check tires for damage and condition.   AP40.10-P-4051EW 
INSTALLING Install     
5 Clean and check components of Wheel threaded connections, and protect against corrosion.    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR40.10-P-1100-02A
    NOTES
Before mounting a Wheel-and-tire assembly conduct all the operation steps listed in the linked description carefully.
The complete Wheel can otherwise work its way loose from the vehicle.
 
    Paste, hot lubrication 1 kg, DBL 6879.20 *BR00.45-Z-1005-06A 
6 Swap over Wheel and tire assemblies on front and rear axle. On vehicles without mixed tires.
NOTES
Note running direction of Wheel-and-tire assemblies.
Otherwise, handling characteristics and handling comfort may be impaired and tire wear increased.
IMPORTANT Change Wheel and tire assemblies if necessary, subject to separate repair order.
 
7 Mount Wheel and tire assemblies and tighten Wheel bolts. NOTES
For model 166 and vehicles with code (B07) Ceramic brake system, mount Wheel-and-tire assembly using Wheel lift only.
The brake disks and complete Wheels can otherwise be damaged.
IMPORTANT Observe the tightening sequence (1 to 5) and tightening torque.
 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 166 Wheel bolt *BA40.10-P-1001-01J 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 212
Model 218 Wheel bolt
*BA40.10-P-1001-01M 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 231 Wheel bolt *BA40.10-P-1001-01A 
8 Lower vehicle.    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR00.60-P-1006A
9 Correct tire pressure of tires on front and rear axle.   AP40.15-P-4061A 
    If an unusual tire pressure loss occurs,

determine cause and correct.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
10 Install hub caps. Vehicles with hub caps.
NOTES
Check for correct positioning of hubcap to valve and for correct seating.
Otherwise the valve will be damaged or the hubcap will be lost.
 
11.1 Activate tire pressure monitoring system. Only vehicles with CODE 475 (Tire pressure monitor)  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR54.30-P-1000-02RAU
    IMPORTANT Only for Wheel-and-tire assembly change, tire replacement or a change in tire pressure.  
11.2 Activate tire pressure loss warning system. Only vehicles except CODE 475 (Tire pressure monitor)  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   IMPORTANT Only for Wheel-and-tire assembly change, tire replacement or a change in tire pressure. AR54.30-P-1000-02RAE
WHEELS

Number Designation Model 231
BA40.10-P-1001-01A Wheel bolt Nm 130
WHEELS

Number Designation Model 166
BA40.10-P-1001-01J Wheel bolt Nm 150
WHEELS

Number Designation Model 212 Model 218
BA40.10-P-1001-01M Wheel bolt Nm 130 130
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1005-06A Paste, hot lubrication 1 kg, DBL 6879.20 A 000 989 76 51