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

Model 217, 222 

Tightening sequence 

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Interchange wheel-and-tire assemblies (vehicles without mixed tires) 

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	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
Notice	Limited maximum speed for winter tires with speed index V		AH40.10-P-1020-03A
Notice	Information on tires/rims		AH40.10-P-9411-01A
Notice	Notes on handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks		AH42.10-P-9406-12LF
Notice	Notes on handling, transport and storage of ceramic brake disks		AH42.10-P-9406-13A
	Preparatory activity
1	Lift vehicle with lifting platform.
			AR00.60-P-1006A
	Remove
2	Remove hub caps.	Vehicle with hubcaps.
3	Unscrew wheel bolts and remove wheel and tire assemblies using wheel lift dolly.	Remove wheel and tire assemblies using wheel lift dolly only. The brake disks and complete wheels can otherwise be damaged.
	Check
4	Check tires for damage and condition.		AP40.10-P-4051EW
		If problems occur, ↓ Rectify problem.
		After obtaining special order.
5.1	Check manufacturing date of tires on front and rear axle.	Model 222 with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Countries with temperate climate. If the manufacturing date is more than 6 years ago or if the mileage is higher than 15, 000 km in countries with a temperate climate, if the load per tire does not exceed max. half the load capacity per axle or max. 100% of the load index of the tire, ↓ for safety reasons, replace the tire.
		Model 222 (except 222.077/177/178/179/187/188) with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)	GF40.10-P-1008YE
		After obtaining special order.
5.2	Check manufacturing date of tires on front and rear axle.	Model 222 with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Countries with hot climate. If the manufacturing date is more than 6 years ago or the mileage is higher than 10, 000 km in countries with a hot climate, if the load per tire does not exceed max. half the load capacity per axle or max. 100% of the load index on the tire, ↓ for safety reasons, replace the tire.
		Model 222 (except 222.077/177/178/179/187/188) with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)	GF40.10-P-1008YE
		After obtaining special order.
	Install
6	Clean and check components of wheel threaded connections, and protect against corrosion.
			AR40.10-P-1100-02A
		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
7	Swap over wheel and tire assemblies on front and rear axle.	On vehicles without mixed tires. Note running direction of wheel-and-tire assemblies. Otherwise, handling characteristics and handling comfort may be impaired and tire wear increased. Change wheel and tire assemblies if necessary, subject to separate repair order.
8	Mount wheel and tire assemblies using wheel lift dolly, and tighten wheel bolts.	Mount wheel and tire assemblies using wheel lift dolly only. The brake disks and complete wheels can otherwise be damaged. Note tightening sequence (1 to 5) and tightening torque stages 1 to 3. Otherwise, the complete wheel may be damaged or work its way loose from the vehicle.
		Wheel bolt	*BA40.10-P-1001-01P
9	Lower vehicle with vehicle lift.
			AR00.60-P-1006A
10	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.
		After obtaining special order.
11	Install hub caps.	Vehicle with hubcaps. Check hubcaps are correctly positioned relative to valve and that it is securely seated. Otherwise the valve will be damaged or the hubcaps will be lost.
12.1	Activate tire pressure monitoring system.	Model 217 with code 475 (Tire pressure monitor (TPM)) Model 222 with code 475 (Tire pressure monitor (TPM)) Only for wheel-and-tire assembly change, a tire replacement or a change in tire pressure.
			AR54.30-P-1001-01LC
12.2	Activate tire pressure loss warning.	Model 217 except code 475 (Tire pressure monitor (TPM)) Model 222 except code 475 (Tire pressure monitor (TPM)) Only for wheel-and-tire assembly change, a tire replacement or a change in tire pressure.