Dodge RAM 1500 2019, User Manual

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Connect the extension tubes and lug
wrench.
CAUTION!
Before raising the wheel off the ground,
make sure that the jack will not damage
surrounding truck parts and adjust the
jack position as required.
4. By rotating the lug wrench clockwise,
raise the vehicle until the wheel just
clears the surface.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary
can make the vehicle less stable. It could
slip off the jack and hurt someone near it.
Raise the vehicle only enough to remove
the tire.
5. Remove the lug nuts and pull the wheel
off. Install the spare wheel and lug nuts
with the cone shaped end of the lug nuts
toward the wheel. Hand tighten the lug
nuts with vehicle lifted. To avoid the risk
of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not
fully tighten the lug nuts until the vehicle
has been lowered.
6. Lower vehicle to ground, finish tightening
the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench
while at the end of the handle for in-
creased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a
star pattern until each nut has been tight-
ened twice. For the correct lug nut torque
refer to “Torque Specifications” in “Tech-
nical Specifications”. If in doubt about
the correct tightness, have them checked
with a torque wrench by an authorized
dealer or service station.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop, could endanger the
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the
jack parts and the spare tire in the places
provided.
7. Install the wheel center cap and remove
the wheel blocks. Do not install chrome or
aluminum wheel center caps on the spare
wheel. This may result in cap damage.
8. Lower the jack to its fully closed position.
Stow the replaced tire, jack, and tools as
previously described.
9. Adjust the tire pressure when possible.
NOTE:
Do not oil wheel studs. For chrome wheels, do
not substitute with chrome plated wheel
nuts.
Rear Jacking Location
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EMERGENCY
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