General information
The tire characteristics and tire pressure influence
the following:
The service life of the tires.
Driving safety.
Driving comfort.
Fuel consumption.
Safety information
Warni
Tire size
245/45 R 18 96 Y
245: nominal width in mm
45: aspect ratio in %
R: radial tire code
18: rim diameter in inches
96: load bearing capacity
Y: speed code letter
ZR tires: reinforced radial tire
Mounting and wheel balancing
Have mounting and wheel balancing carried out
by a dealer's service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Approved wheels and tires
General informatio
Special tools required:
31 4 151
31 4 152
31 4 153
IMPORTANT: For reasons of driving dynamics, the rubber mounts may only
be replaced in
pairs (refers to left and right control arms)!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Check ball joint of both control arms while installed, replace lower
control
Special tools required:
11 9 190
11 9 460
11 9 461
11 9 462
11 9 463
(cylinder bank 5 to 8)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Check camshaft timing on left side.
Remove left timing case cover.
NOTE: When slackening screws, grip camshafts at hexagon head.
Slacken screws of exhaust and inlet ad