RAM RAM 3500 2013, User Manual

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Wheel Nuts
• All wheel nuts should be tightened occasionally to eliminate the possibility of
wheel studs being sheared or the bolt holes in the wheels becoming elongated.
This is especially important during the first few hundred miles/kilometers of
operation to allow the wheel nuts to become properly set. All wheel nuts should
first be firmly seated against the wheel. The wheel nuts should then be tightened
to recommended torque. Tighten the wheel nuts to final torque in increments.
Progress around the bolt circle, tightening the wheel nut opposite to the wheel nut
just previously tightened until final torque is achieved. Recommended torques are
shown in the following chart.
Disc Wheels
Nut Type Stud Size Hex Size Torque Ft Lbs Torque Newton
Meters
Cone M14 x 1.5 22 mm 120-140 160-190
Flanged M14 x 1.5 22 mm 130-160 175-215
To Stow the Flat Or Spare
• Refer to Upfitters Body Builders Guide for information on stowing your spare tire
(if equipped).
CAUTION!
• Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those
indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
• 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.
• Use a back and forth 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 pry off notches. Make sure
that the hook of the jack handle driver is located squarely in the cap notch
before attempting to pull off.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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