RAM RAM 3500, User Manual

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Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Place the shift lever into PARK (automatic transmission) or REVERSE (manual
transmission). On 4-Wheel drive vehicles, shift the transfer case to the “4L”
position.
5. Turn OFF the ignition.
• Block both the front and rear of the
wheel diagonally opposite the
jacking position. For example, if the
right front wheel is being changed,
block the left rear wheel.
NOTE: Passengers should not remain in
the vehicle when the vehicle is being
jacked.
Jacking Instructions
Instructions
1. If equipped, remove the spare
wheel, jack, and tools from storage.
2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen, but
do not remove, the wheel nuts by
turning them counterclockwise one
turn while the wheel is still on the
ground.
3. When changing the front wheel,
assemble the jack drive tube to the
jack and connect the drive tube to
the extension tube. Place the jack
under the axle as close to the tire as
possible with the drive tubes
extending to the front. Connect the
jack tube extension and wheel
wrench.
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