RAM RAM 3500 2013, User Manual

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• Dual wheel models require a special heavy-duty lug nut tightening adapter (included
with the vehicle) to correctly tighten the lug nuts. Also, when it is necessary to remove
and install dual rear wheels, use a proper vehicle lifting device.
NOTE:
When installing a spare tire (if equipped) as part of a dual rear wheel end
combination, the tire diameter of the two individual tires must be compared. If there
is a significant difference, the larger tire should be installed in a front location.
The correct direction of rotation for dual tire installations must also be observed.
These dual rear wheels should be tightened as follows:
1. Tighten the wheel nuts in the numbered
sequence to a snug fit.
2. Retighten the wheel nuts in the same
sequence to the torques listed in the
table. Go through the sequence a sec-
ond time to verify that specific torque
has been achieved. Retighten to speci-
fications at 100 miles (160 km) and
after 500 miles (800 km).
• It is recommended that wheel stud nuts
be kept torqued to specifications at all
times. Torque wheel stud nuts to speci-
fications at each lubrication interval.
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