Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary - AP40.10-P-4050EW

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MODEL 166, 212, 218, 231

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Fig 1: Wheels Tightening Sequence

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

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Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Rotation

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	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
	Information on tires/rims		AH40.10-P-9411-01A
	Notes on handling, transport and storage of ceramic brake disks		AH42.10-P-9406-13A
	Remove
1	Lift vehicle on vehicle lift	MODEL 166, 212, 218, 231
		MODEL 166	AR00.60-P-1000GZ
		MODEL 231	AR00.60-P-1000TX
2	Remove hubcaps	Vehicles with hubcaps
3	Unscrew wheel bolts and remove wheel-and-tire assemblies	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. Wheel jack/wheel lift truck
	Check
4	Check tires for signs of damage and make sure that they are in good condition		AP40.10-P-4051EW
	Install
5	Clean and check wheel bolt connection components, then protect against corrosion		AP40.10-P-4050-01A
		Before mounting a wheel-and-tire assembly all the operation steps listed in the linked description must be conducted carefully. The complete wheel can otherwise work its way loose from the vehicle.
		Paste, hot lubrication 1 kg, DB supply specification 6879.20	*BR00.45-Z-1005-06A
6	Change round wheel-and-tire assemblies on front and rear axles	If necessary, subject to separate repair order and only for vehicles without mixed tires. Maintain running direction of wheel-and-tire assemblies. Otherwise handling characteristics and handling comfort may be impaired and tire wear increased.
7	Mount wheel-and-tire assembly and tighten wheel bolts	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. Observe the tightening sequence (1 to 5) and tightening torque.
		MODEL 166	*BA40.10-P-1001-01J
		MODEL 212 MODEL 218	*BA40.10-P-1001-01M
		MODEL 231 Wheel jack/wheel lift truck	*BA40.10-P-1001-01A
8	Lower vehicle
9	Correct tire pressure of front and rear axle tires	Tire inflators - portable - with/without reservoir In the event of unusual tire pressure loss: ↓ Determine and rectify cause, subject to separate repair order.	AP40.15-P-4061A
10	Mount hubcaps	Vehicles with hubcaps 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 the tire pressure monitoring system	Only vehicles with CODE 475 (Tire pressure monitor)
		Only for wheel-and-tire assembly change, tire replacement or a change in tire pressure.	AR54.30-P-1000-02RAU
11.2	Activate tire pressure loss warning	Only vehicles except CODE 475 (Tire pressure monitor)
		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, DB supply specification 6879.20	A 000 989 76 51