RAM CHASSIS CAB 3500 2017, User Manual

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Hub Caps/Wheel Covers — If Equipped
The hub caps must be removed before raising the vehicle off the ground.
CAUTION!
Use extreme caution when removing the front and rear center caps. Damage can
occur to the center cap and/or the wheel if screwdriver type tools are used. A
pulling motion, not a pry off motion, is recommended to remove the caps.
For single rear wheel (SRW) models, use the flat blade on the end of the lug wrench
to pull the hub cap off. Insert the blade end into the pull off notch and carefully pull
the hub cap off with a back and forth motion.
On 3500 models with dual rear wheels (DRW), you must first remove the hub caps.
The jack handle driver has a hook at one end that will fit in the pull off notch of the
rear hub caps. Position the hook and pull straight out on the ratchet firmly. The hub
cap should pop off. The wheel skins can now be removed. For the front hub cap, use
the flat blade on the end of the lug wrench to pull the caps off. The wheel skin can
now be removed.
CAUTION!
• Use a pulling motion to remove the hub cap. Do not use a twisting motion when
removing the hub cap, damage to the hub cap; finish may occur.
• The rear hub caps on the dual rear wheel has two pull off notches. Make sure
that the hook of the jack handle driver is located squarely in the cap notch before
attempting to pull off.
You must use the flat end of the lug wrench to pull off the wheel skins. Locate the hub
cap pull notches (2 notches on each cap). Insert the flat tip completely and using a
back and forth motion, loosen the wheel skin. Repeat this procedure around the tire
until the skin pops off.
Replace the wheel skins first using a rubber mallet. When replacing the hub caps, tilt
the cap retainer over the lug nut bolt circle and strike the high side down with a
rubber mallet. Be sure that the hub caps and wheel skins are firmly seated around the
wheel.
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