How to Change a Flat Tire on a Sprinter Van I Step-by-step Instructions

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  • Опубликовано: 29 дек 2024

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  • @radulacatusu4154
    @radulacatusu4154 3 года назад +5

    The jack mount is about 15" in front of the rear axel towards front of the van. No need to crawl under the van to mount it on axel.

  • @diycampervanman1633
    @diycampervanman1633 3 года назад +4

    Does the manual tell you to jack it up from the axel? As far as im aware its a real no no. You have special jacking points on the van to place the jack.

    • @1mandanceparty
      @1mandanceparty 2 года назад +1

      Absolutely not! The Jack point is the thick loop hanging down from the frame as seen around 3:25.
      DO NOT DO IT THIS WAY

  • @thelagirl777
    @thelagirl777 Год назад

    Great advice! It helped us a lot. Nothing got damaged!

  • @simonlynchsae
    @simonlynchsae 8 лет назад +17

    It's probably obvious, but if you have a flat, the car will sit lower than with an inflated tire. So when you jack the flat tire up, make sure you jack high enough to let the inflated tire in place.
    "Make it as tight as possible". No. There are specs to respect and more torque doesn't mean safer. Most sprinter with alloys wheels are 138lbs/ft of torque. That 1 foot ratchet and a 140 lbs person could stand on the end, but not more.

  • @fastxsam
    @fastxsam 7 лет назад +2

    A few more tips if you don't mind. Always chock a wheel for safety in this case a front wheel.
    Put the wheel that you removed under the car where you are working. In case of jack failure you want the car to fall on the wheel and not the ground.
    And get a torque wrench. Not very necessary but I've seen bolts get torqued off easily (broken off).
    Can't wait to see the next video.

  • @accountingstepbystep2229
    @accountingstepbystep2229 2 года назад

    Great video! Love that SnapOn 1/5 drive ratchet! Only the best, right!

  • @HoofHearted2DAY
    @HoofHearted2DAY 8 лет назад +3

    Good woman 👌🏾 I'm a tyre fitter here in Australia & so many people stand or jump on the bar when they're trying to crack wheel nuts loose - best motion is to actually PULL like you were doing - lean back almost in a wide squat stance as if you're at gym & use your biceps/straight back/leg muscles simultaneously & lean back. You actually have more controlled strength rather than pushing, not many people realise that!
    Euro vehicles with 'stud located nuts' (unlike non-Euro's) are an absolute bloody pain in the arse (pointing at you heavy AMG SUV wheels I'm scared of scratching worth more than my month wage). Best thing to do when matching wheel stud holes is sit ya bum on the ground like you were doing but shimmy both feet under the wheel as you roll it side-to-side. As you 'cradle' & leverage up with the tops of your feet, you can spin/adjust once it's resting on the hub - trust me I'm a young lil lightweight bloke & it makes it easier!
    If you can afford to accommodate the extra size/weight, a really good idea is to buy a supplementary small trolley jack (with suitable load rating - prob ask your tyre/mech pro) as they're HEAPS easier, faster, safer & more stable. Even if you only use it once in a blue moon it's still a worthy investment, particularly if you're racing in crap weather on the side of a bad road on a less than stellar surface.
    LOVE your channel - you're living my dream, so till I pay a bit more off my home & in the position to nomad, I'm living vicariously through you lol 😁
    PS beaut rig!

  • @befree4223
    @befree4223 8 лет назад +8

    Great vid .. Another tip .. when you are jacking up the van, have your spare tire
    placed under the frame of the van - just in case it falls off the jack-
    it won't fall on you. Then when you take the flat tire off, swap them.
    This way you always have a safety net of sorts in case the van is wet
    and slips off the jack. Cheers.
    PS ... Happy New Year from Vancouver BC - And 2 Questions: 1- Why did you take off your ladder on the back. 2- Are you thinking of doing a video on the roof rack and the storage box at the back of your van? That would be awesome if you did : )

    • @bearfoottheory
      @bearfoottheory  8 лет назад

      Hey! Thanks. That's a great tip. I took the ladder off the back for a couple of reasons. The guy who did my van put it there, but when I went into the dealership, they told me they don't actually recommend putting them on the back door because it's not strong enough. I also had to take it off t make room for the spare tire. I replaced it with an aluminess ladder that I put on the drivers side of the van. And yes, a video is coming soon!

    • @befree4223
      @befree4223 8 лет назад

      Good to know, as I've seen a few vans with the ladders - but I like your spare on there.

    • @moodyfan4ever
      @moodyfan4ever 8 лет назад +1

      And another tip, don t put the bolds on the ground but on a peace of rag, and spray them with WB 40 or oil them , then later they get lose more easy in case of a next time. , and a pair of gloves, lol.

    • @aseretaretrom4807
      @aseretaretrom4807 6 лет назад

      Hey ! beAwsum , great tip . I have a question maybe you could help me sum up my thoughts on safety . Since a van self-made RV conversions are quite heavier. Are the jacks sturdy enough to bear the weight of the Van ?What would you suggest?

  • @richardmalmberg7722
    @richardmalmberg7722 3 года назад

    Great Clip. also for folks who are beginners when you initially loosen lug bolt while tire is in contact with ground, just loosen 1/2 a turn or so.

  • @ivadavis
    @ivadavis 5 лет назад +2

    Hello !
    can you give me the type of rims? name and dimensions as well as the tires? thank you very much.

  • @wrxspt3875
    @wrxspt3875 8 лет назад +1

    Your sprinter videos are so cute. Keep 'em coming!

  • @alexolga11
    @alexolga11 3 года назад

    Hi how many miles you got in your van, any problems or problems with def system, thinking to buy for my work

  • @dthomas3065
    @dthomas3065 3 года назад

    Very well done

  • @AS-cw1tm
    @AS-cw1tm 6 месяцев назад

    Great Video for beginners!
    Please use always a Star Plattern to tighten the nuts/screws! Otherwise you could damage your wheel! More over please use a Ratsche / Tool with limiting torque to prevent more damages.
    Enjoy driving your Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van! Have always a safe and wonderful trip! Greetings from the home of Mercedes - Germany!😊

  • @katherinebecvar
    @katherinebecvar 5 лет назад

    I am so happy to see an automotive video like this starring a female type person - thank you for making this and being awesome!

    • @paulstone7655
      @paulstone7655 5 лет назад

      I prefer to see a person who's 54.6% female type, and 45.4% male type.

  • @jaewooklee70
    @jaewooklee70 5 лет назад +1

    good job!

  • @iearthlings
    @iearthlings 7 лет назад

    Barefoot; I'm loooking for a top carriage rack, something like what I see at the top of the van. How does it hook on, without any gutters? I have a 2008 long 170" sprinter.

  • @clarkspiemuncher24
    @clarkspiemuncher24 6 лет назад

    looks fantastic and some great tips here but its easy on a rear tyre so how about a video showing how to jack up the front with that bottle jack and change a front tyre which is a lot harder ? unless you can prove me wrong please ?

  • @invasion1824
    @invasion1824 5 лет назад

    Is it safe to put the floor jack in the same place on the Mercedes v-class?

  • @arnelsanjuan2310
    @arnelsanjuan2310 2 года назад

    good job lady

  • @ILOLnumber1
    @ILOLnumber1 8 лет назад

    Always enjoy and learn so much from your channel Kristen! Happy New Year from Toronto, Canada!

  • @RoyalStifler
    @RoyalStifler 7 лет назад

    what size rims are those ? and size of tire ? i really like it!

  • @njsarn
    @njsarn 7 лет назад +1

    Kristen, thanks for a nice video. Please consider jacking up the vehicle from the rear (jack lever pointing towards the rear bumper) so you won't have any part of your arm or body underneath the Van. Similar for the front tires, where the jack lever would point to the front. Also hand brakes should be engaged.

  • @miguelangelsifuentes6953
    @miguelangelsifuentes6953 7 лет назад

    can you shear the wheel and tire sizes? and if you have some lift kit ho many inches, thanks

  • @erents1
    @erents1 2 года назад

    Great video, a couple other things to consider.. block at least one wheel Especially on uneven ground also consider putting a support under the frame somewhere close to the jack in case the jack fails, in a pinch a round of wood works instead of a factory jackstand.

  • @larryg5417
    @larryg5417 5 лет назад +5

    This is bad advice. You do not jack up the axle. There are jacking points on both 2500s and 3500s. Jacking the axle or the differential could cost you thousands in damage. Read your manual.

    • @Sherohnn
      @Sherohnn 3 месяца назад

      She did read the manual .. but seems like she didn't understand it. Some people are smarter than average.

  • @shaun_canada
    @shaun_canada 8 лет назад

    Hey Kristen, great videos as always. You should get some wheel locks for those beautiful wheels, even the spare which will be the easiest to steal.

    • @bearfoottheory
      @bearfoottheory  8 лет назад +1

      Thanks! I have lock nuts on the spare.

    • @moodyfan4ever
      @moodyfan4ever 8 лет назад

      That is what I thought, bad people will try to steel your spare tire, I you could have space anyware inside to safe it from the elements, I guess not.

  • @susannordstrom5065
    @susannordstrom5065 8 лет назад

    i like your van , just wondering how long it is

    • @bearfoottheory
      @bearfoottheory  8 лет назад

      It's the 144" sprinter. All the details here: bearfoottheory.com/4x4-mercedes-sprinter-van-conversion-tour/

  • @glenrkat
    @glenrkat 7 лет назад +3

    I only have a few things I'd like to advise. Instead of getting the small piston jack go to Wal-Mart and get the flat rolling jack for $20-$25. It's more stable, doesn't require you to put things under it for stability. Much safer.
    Also, spend the extra money to get a torque wrench. Tightening the lugs to the specified torque is very important. Especially on European cars as they are a bit easier to over-torque and strip your lugs. DO NOT EVER OVER TIGHTEN YOUR LUGS. This can cause the heads to pop off.
    I did stuff like this for a living for several years. You'd be scared by some of the stories I have of people who over tightened lug nuts or didn't tighten them enough. Torque wrench. If your traveling and not experienced with tire work I advise you to have one :)

    • @Andy-eh9qr
      @Andy-eh9qr 5 лет назад

      glenrkat or even better, buy one from a real auto store.

  • @PerfDayToday
    @PerfDayToday 8 лет назад

    What wheel/tire combo you running? Size of wheel 16"? Thxs

    • @hutchlake13
      @hutchlake13 7 лет назад

      Yes I'd like to know as well...

  • @hexreal333
    @hexreal333 7 лет назад

    Great video!
    Solid advice to be prepared!!!
    Mahalo...
    Go Utah!

  • @orenlv
    @orenlv 8 лет назад

    Excellent work Kristen ! , and your Dad is a Star ⭐️ :-)
    Happy new year
    Oren

  • @RickScherle
    @RickScherle 3 года назад +1

    I thought you did a good job making this process seem accessible to people who might be intimidated. I do think that you should have used the block of wood, not only to ensure that folks know how to use it, but it's also a good idea even on asphalt in order to keep the jack from punching through. Also, since this is a beginner's guide, I would have liked to see a bit more attention to safety (emergency brake on, parking off the highway, level ground, etc.)

  • @joaoleitaoviagens
    @joaoleitaoviagens 8 лет назад

    OK!!! right on... congratulations and you have changed it! You did a great job Kristen! i love to change tires while on the road, it makes things much more interesting doesn't it?! :D

  • @neoyum9699
    @neoyum9699 7 лет назад

    Thank you. This is a wonderful help for me with my Sprinter as I go bushwalking a lot! ❤️🙂 Michelle

  • @WaYsTiiD
    @WaYsTiiD 8 лет назад +1

    Great video, but I wanted to point out one very important detail that goes against part of your instructions. You should never stand on the ratchet / torch wrench to tighten lug nuts. If you overtighten the lugs, there can be serious repercussions such as damaging specific parts and can even lead to an accident. Every vehicle has a specific torque set.
    If changing a tire, its obviously recommended to take to a shop soon after for repairs and proper wheel torque. In the event you can't make it to a shop, its best recommended to tighten each lug nut in a star pattern once you start to feel resistance in turning. No more and no less.
    I hope this message comes across in a positive manner and I wish everyone a Happy New Year!

    • @bearfoottheory
      @bearfoottheory  8 лет назад

      Thanks! That's super helpful. I did follow the star pattern as it mentioned in the manual. Happy New year!

  • @philliptomlinson1275
    @philliptomlinson1275 5 месяцев назад

    Wouldn’t it be easier to jack it from the back?

  • @robalan57
    @robalan57 7 лет назад

    It would be good to jack it up high enough to get the spare on before taking the flat off. That will be an estimate. But by looking at the spare you should be able to make a good guess. If you put the tire iron or jack handle under the spare tire as you put the spare on it will be a nice lever to lift the tire. It basically reduces the weight of the new tire so it is easier to lift through leverage.

  • @bobodiv7413
    @bobodiv7413 6 лет назад +1

    Great enthusiasm, I like it .....,
    I'll give you some campers friendly advices about changing flat,
    - Safety, your front wheels need to be straight and please put something in front of diagonal wheel from flat, just in case and activate parking brake
    - jack need to be placed on the spot where factory recommended ( check the owner manual book ), very important for safety reasons
    - because of your physical power get some 1 1/2 inch steel pipe, 2 feet long for better leverage
    and more easy do the job and please do not use your back, use your upper body with arms to do the job ( using your back power you have big chance to hurt your back )
    - you need "Drive click torque wrench" to tighten the aluminum wheel and be safe that you have right amount of torque on the bolts
    - cut some 4x4 peace of pressure treated stud ( long 15-18 inch ) to support your van beside your hydraulic jack
    - pair of leather gloves will be good thing to have and use
    - Sprinter hydraulic jack sometime get the air in and good thing to know is how to bleed air from jack, its very easy, RUclips video will show you how ....
    - refill all your tires with NITROGEN, best place for that is Costco tire shop, why nitrogen, more safe than air and tire temperature do not change the inflation pressure
    Have a safe and pleasant trips .....

    • @bearfoottheory
      @bearfoottheory  6 лет назад +1

      Thanks for these helpful tips!

    • @bobodiv7413
      @bobodiv7413 6 лет назад

      I like share my “ short” driving experience, just about 46 years ….. hahahahaaa

  • @whereru43
    @whereru43 7 лет назад

    Your dad rocks!

  • @JACK32767
    @JACK32767 8 лет назад

    I noticed you didn't chalk the wheels.Though I have only chalked one wheel, many suggest you put chalks on the other three wheels to keep the vehicle from moving and falling off the jack.

  • @medjoolmaker
    @medjoolmaker 8 лет назад +1

    You should get a cordless impact wrench and have extra batteries with proper torque stick, help you in time of panic! And way easier :)
    Nice video!

    • @bearfoottheory
      @bearfoottheory  7 лет назад +1

      MedjOOL Maker great suggestion. Thanks!!

    • @glenrkat
      @glenrkat 7 лет назад +2

      Just get a Torque wrench. It's cheaper, doesn't use power and is less likely to strip the lugs.

  • @themartinblairproject
    @themartinblairproject 7 лет назад

    It's not a "Car", it's a "Van" LOL J/K I know you know that but you keep saying car. Love your videos and keep learning so much. Cheers

  • @Browneyes0911
    @Browneyes0911 8 лет назад

    Happy New Year :)

  • @pyronitro
    @pyronitro 8 лет назад +1

    Great Job! others have given great suggestions like wheel chocks. i would add, if you have space, bring a good size block of wood to put underneath to add safety while the van is on 3 wheels. normally i would use the tires but since you have nice rims. you probably dont want to do that. and yes a 18 or 24" breaker bar is a good idea. remember to tighten to factory specs as soon as you can.

  • @RUNWILDLOVESTRONGLIVEFREE
    @RUNWILDLOVESTRONGLIVEFREE 3 года назад

    Why aren’t u putting the jack where it should be. There is a spot that look like a ‘U’ in front of the struts. I think all sprinter has that. Saw it in another video.

  • @Ritaisthebestgramdma
    @Ritaisthebestgramdma 8 лет назад

    Thanks! Survival skills

  • @ivanduplessis7448
    @ivanduplessis7448 8 лет назад

    good job :)

  • @bildrrick
    @bildrrick 7 лет назад +1

    Changing a tire is a skill that all drivers should have! You never know when you might need it.

  • @peterdowning5846
    @peterdowning5846 7 лет назад

    If I were doing this I would probably stand on the ratchet to undo the wheel bolts (at home I would be using a breaker bar). I would also also have the jack handle pointing out the back of the vehicle. If I were doing this in an emergency I would haul up on the ratchet to tighten the wheel bolts, but I weigh 105 Kg and can pull a fair amount; if I were you I would stand on the ratchet and get the torque settings checked later, 180 Nm is a lot of torque. If not on a level ground it might be an idea to chock at least one of the other wheels with a brick or rock.

  • @_0O0O0O0_
    @_0O0O0O0_ Год назад

    Cool. So you never have to change the front, eh?

  • @OOICU812
    @OOICU812 7 лет назад

    Tip: Rather than pulling on the wrench handle, place it in a position under you so that you can push on it, using your body weight to assist you. Happy camping!

  • @scuba453
    @scuba453 8 лет назад

    I never changed a tire in my life but I seem to remember reading somewhere that after a tire change you should have it double checked by an expert for proper torquing of the bolts and to see if the wheel is "out of round" (not sure if that is the correct term). Good job on the video. I like watching your vids.

    • @bearfoottheory
      @bearfoottheory  8 лет назад

      Thanks! I hopefully will never have to change my tire, but this is intended to get me/you from a dirt road with no cell service to the nearest town where you can get your original tire fixed.

  • @Exploring_Nature
    @Exploring_Nature 5 лет назад +2

    never use your leg to close or open the lug nut!

  • @Ammotyr
    @Ammotyr 7 лет назад

    U should use your FOOT to assist you on your wheel installation .... and should not disturb the "Jack".

  • @Windkisssed
    @Windkisssed 8 лет назад +5

    You forgot the final point...have plenty of baby wipes on hand!!!

    • @PepeDeezNutz
      @PepeDeezNutz 8 лет назад +1

      Windkisssed try gloves

    • @bearfoottheory
      @bearfoottheory  8 лет назад

      haha true that. my face was looking pretty silly by the end

    • @DavidBcc
      @DavidBcc 8 лет назад +1

      Changing a tire is not a fashion contest.

    • @Windkisssed
      @Windkisssed 8 лет назад

      David troll

    • @DavidBcc
      @DavidBcc 8 лет назад +1

      Constructive criticism.

  • @pinay56
    @pinay56 7 лет назад

    Everyone here has their idea on how the vehicle should be jacked up; but I've always gone by that after the lug nuts have been broken and you can turn them by hand, you should jack up the vehicle till the bottom of the bad tire can be rotated freely about a few inches off the ground (0-5")...

  • @tx2sturgis
    @tx2sturgis 7 лет назад

    You should add always set the parking brake...and a 4-way lug wrench is a very handy tool for changing tires, one of the sockets will be for your size lug nuts, and the others might fit other vehicles you come across with a flat tire and they dont have the wrench. Plus, a 4-way wrench is a handy tool for wedging under the tire and lifting it a few inches to match up the studs to the holes...
    And yeah, the passing drivers probably wondering why is that dude letting a girl change his flat tire?

  • @budg382
    @budg382 6 лет назад

    Lug bolt guides would make aligning the wheel to the hub a lot easier. They don't take up much space in your vehicle and you will be glad you have them.
    www.reverselogic.us/lug-guides.html

  • @a88888z88888
    @a88888z88888 7 лет назад

    hahaha ~~ 你臉黑黑的,看起來比較可愛!

  • @rodneyhill1225
    @rodneyhill1225 2 года назад

    you need to torque the nuts! Not tighten them as tight as you can!

  • @davidg.johnson7208
    @davidg.johnson7208 6 лет назад

    #1 First make sure your vehicle is in park!!! It's a no-brainer, but people do have to be reminded.
    #2 Put some chocks in front of and behind the wheels in case your parking brake does not hold the vehicle in place! Walmart sells light-weight yellow plastic ones or you can use wood chocks.
    Putting your spare tire under the frame too close to the tires could make it difficult to remove it, if your vehicle rolls forward a couple of inches.
    And is that spare tire you tucked under the vehicle wider than your head when the vehicle falls?
    I wouldn't want to find out! You should never be under the vehicle when jacking it up. If your short, you can pick up a longer pipe at a hareware store to go over the jack handle so you won't be under the vehicle.

  • @JaySickNjnightmare
    @JaySickNjnightmare 3 года назад

    I pray no one has to endure you show this in person

  • @edward-x3s6f
    @edward-x3s6f 2 месяца назад

    No way will u unloosen a lug nut on a sprinter like that , torque is high on them

  • @Andy-eh9qr
    @Andy-eh9qr 5 лет назад

    Go to Dunkin donuts, pick up a half dozen spares at the counter, pick up your toy van with a stick and push a new spare on. Then wind it up and go again.

  • @mascadadelpantion8018
    @mascadadelpantion8018 4 года назад

    I say jack it up all the way

  • @danbruno5945
    @danbruno5945 4 года назад

    2.58
    Please don't go under your car hands first like that again too dangerous
    Thank you

  • @felixgarcia9063
    @felixgarcia9063 2 года назад

    That is totally unsafe jacking up the van while being under it! Oh is this how its done by manufacturers instruction?

  • @babarrryba
    @babarrryba 4 года назад

    NOT a Lug nut. Most of European vehicles use LUG BOLT. Especially German vehicles. Just you to know.

  • @haroldmccarty6207
    @haroldmccarty6207 8 лет назад

    too bad u did not remove the spare tire.

  • @paulyoung5073
    @paulyoung5073 7 лет назад

    Get some gloves like your dads....😁

  • @knuckleuprambo
    @knuckleuprambo 6 лет назад

    Wheres how to remove the spare.the mpst imporyant thing.
    Why not just put how to change a tire.
    FAILURE

  • @Truthh4040
    @Truthh4040 Год назад

    what heck u teaching ppl , thats not where u put the jack lady !!! sprinter got you a specific spot in the rear near that tire ,, check ur owner manual