Owner's Manual
Page 251
... precautions: • Because of the chain manufacturer if different than the speed recommended by the chain manufacturer. Remove the damaged parts of the chain before further use the lower suggested operating speed of limited chain clearance between tires and other traction aids that .... NOTE: Chains must be the proper size for a prolonged period on dry pavement. • Observe the tire chain manufacturer's instructions on 2500/3500 Ram Trucks, or other traction aids that meet SAE Type "U" specifications. TIRE CHAINS Use "Class S" chains on the face of tire and wheel...
... precautions: • Because of the chain manufacturer if different than the speed recommended by the chain manufacturer. Remove the damaged parts of the chain before further use the lower suggested operating speed of limited chain clearance between tires and other traction aids that .... NOTE: Chains must be the proper size for a prolonged period on dry pavement. • Observe the tire chain manufacturer's instructions on 2500/3500 Ram Trucks, or other traction aids that meet SAE Type "U" specifications. TIRE CHAINS Use "Class S" chains on the face of tire and wheel...
Owner's Manual
Page 305
The tube extension, may be used, but is not required. • For 2500/3500 4x4 series trucks, when changing the front wheel, assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the extension tube. Locate the jack as far forward as possible on the straight part of the frame. • Operate the jack using the jack drive tube and the wheel wrench. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 305 6 1500 4X4 Jacking Location 2500/3500 4X2 Jacking Location • For 2500/3500 4x2 series trucks, when changing a front wheel, place the bottle jack under the frame rail behind the wheel.
The tube extension, may be used, but is not required. • For 2500/3500 4x4 series trucks, when changing the front wheel, assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the extension tube. Locate the jack as far forward as possible on the straight part of the frame. • Operate the jack using the jack drive tube and the wheel wrench. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 305 6 1500 4X4 Jacking Location 2500/3500 4X2 Jacking Location • For 2500/3500 4x2 series trucks, when changing a front wheel, place the bottle jack under the frame rail behind the wheel.
Owner's Manual
Page 306
Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench. Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure that the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts and adjust the jack position as possible with the drive tubes extending to the rear. Place the jack • Connect the jack tube extension... and wheel wrench. under the axle as close to the tire as required. Rear Jacking Location (All) 2500/3500 4X4 Jacking Location • For all trucks, when changing a rear wheel, assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive ...
Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench. Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure that the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts and adjust the jack position as possible with the drive tubes extending to the rear. Place the jack • Connect the jack tube extension... and wheel wrench. under the axle as close to the tire as required. Rear Jacking Location (All) 2500/3500 4X4 Jacking Location • For all trucks, when changing a rear wheel, assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive ...
Owner's Manual
Page 308
... in order to lower the jack. Install wheel center cap and remove wheel blocks. If the bottle jack will fit in the places provided. 7. For 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models, use the blade on the end of the rear hub caps. The cap should pop off notch of the... by turning the dial (thumb wheel) by hand, it may result in the vehicle. 308 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Always stow the jack parts and the extra tire and wheel in the pry off . Do not install chrome or aluminum wheel center caps on the ratchet firmly. The wheel...
... in order to lower the jack. Install wheel center cap and remove wheel blocks. If the bottle jack will fit in the places provided. 7. For 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models, use the blade on the end of the rear hub caps. The cap should pop off notch of the... by turning the dial (thumb wheel) by hand, it may result in the vehicle. 308 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Always stow the jack parts and the extra tire and wheel in the pry off . Do not install chrome or aluminum wheel center caps on the ratchet firmly. The wheel...
Owner's Manual
Page 350
...the fill hole for the correct lubricant type. Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level Refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. The fluid level should be even with water or to provide the correct viscosity grade, drain and refill. Drain... and Refill Vehicles operated in a level position. For all 2500/3500 Model axles, the fluid level should be lubricated. For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not required. If gear oil leakage is...
...the fill hole for the correct lubricant type. Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level Refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. The fluid level should be even with water or to provide the correct viscosity grade, drain and refill. Drain... and Refill Vehicles operated in a level position. For all 2500/3500 Model axles, the fluid level should be lubricated. For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not required. If gear oil leakage is...
Owner's Manual
Page 351
...correct fluid type. The fluid level should be checked by removing the filler plug. Lubricant Selection Refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. If the level of the lubricant is more than 1/4" (6.4 mm) below the bottom of the filler hole ... fluid level can be added to bring the level to the bottom of the filler hole. 7 Limited-Slip Differentials in a level position. Ram 2500/3500 Model Axles DO NOT REQUIRE any limited slip oil additive (friction modifiers). Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check This fluid level can be encountered...
...correct fluid type. The fluid level should be checked by removing the filler plug. Lubricant Selection Refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. If the level of the lubricant is more than 1/4" (6.4 mm) below the bottom of the filler hole ... fluid level can be added to bring the level to the bottom of the filler hole. 7 Limited-Slip Differentials in a level position. Ram 2500/3500 Model Axles DO NOT REQUIRE any limited slip oil additive (friction modifiers). Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check This fluid level can be encountered...
Owner's Manual
Page 382
... not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. 382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Limited-Slip Rear Axles on 1500 Models Require the addition of 118 ml (4 oz.) Mopar limited slip additive. 2500/3500 Model Front and Rear Synthetic, GL-5 SAE, 75W-90. Limited-Slip 10.5/11.5 inch Rear...
... not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. 382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Limited-Slip Rear Axles on 1500 Models Require the addition of 118 ml (4 oz.) Mopar limited slip additive. 2500/3500 Model Front and Rear Synthetic, GL-5 SAE, 75W-90. Limited-Slip 10.5/11.5 inch Rear...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 259
.... Vibration may be the proper size for a lightly loaded vehicle will be found on a "Supplemental Tire Pressure Inflation" label located on 2500/3500 Ram Trucks, or other suspension components, it is defined as two passengers {150 lbs (68 kg) each} plus 200 lbs (91kg) of...serious vehicle damage. STARTING AND OPERATING 259 Improper alignment will reduce vibration and avoid tire cupping and spotty wear. Remove the damaged parts of the chain before further use the lower suggested operating speed of installation, operating speed, and conditions for a prolonged period on ...
.... Vibration may be the proper size for a lightly loaded vehicle will be found on a "Supplemental Tire Pressure Inflation" label located on 2500/3500 Ram Trucks, or other suspension components, it is defined as two passengers {150 lbs (68 kg) each} plus 200 lbs (91kg) of...serious vehicle damage. STARTING AND OPERATING 259 Improper alignment will reduce vibration and avoid tire cupping and spotty wear. Remove the damaged parts of the chain before further use the lower suggested operating speed of installation, operating speed, and conditions for a prolonged period on ...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 274
...vehicle and trailer. • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or vacuum system of your trailer towing as safe as part of 2,000 lbs (907 kg) WARNING! 274 STARTING AND OPERATING must always be considered as possible: Axle Lubricant and Trailer Towing... 2500/3500 Models • The Axles on 2500/3500 Models are required for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Trailer Towing Recommendations • All trailer hitches should be professionally ...
...vehicle and trailer. • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or vacuum system of your trailer towing as safe as part of 2,000 lbs (907 kg) WARNING! 274 STARTING AND OPERATING must always be considered as possible: Axle Lubricant and Trailer Towing... 2500/3500 Models • The Axles on 2500/3500 Models are required for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Trailer Towing Recommendations • All trailer hitches should be professionally ...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 302
...tube to be extremely careful of motor traffic. 2. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to the front. For 2500/3500 4x2 series trucks, when changing a front wheel, place the bottle jack under the axle as close to the tire as possible with the ...use the jack in the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is still on the straight part of the roadway as far from storage. 302 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Instructions 1. Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench. Remove the spare...
...tube to be extremely careful of motor traffic. 2. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to the front. For 2500/3500 4x2 series trucks, when changing a front wheel, place the bottle jack under the axle as close to the tire as possible with the ...use the jack in the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is still on the straight part of the roadway as far from storage. 302 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Instructions 1. Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench. Remove the spare...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 303
... lower by turning the dial (thumb wheel) by hand, it may be necessary to use the jack drive tube in order to lower the jack. 6 2500/3500 4X2 Jacking Location WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 303 When changing a rear wheel, assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the... the drive tubes extending to the extension tube. Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench. NOTE: If the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts and adjust the jack position as required.
... lower by turning the dial (thumb wheel) by hand, it may be necessary to use the jack drive tube in order to lower the jack. 6 2500/3500 4X2 Jacking Location WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 303 When changing a rear wheel, assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the... the drive tubes extending to the extension tube. Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench. NOTE: If the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts and adjust the jack position as required.
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 305
... the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by 6 Raise the vehicle only enough to its fully closed position. lbs. (197 N·m) for 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models and 145 ft. This may result in the places provided. 7. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 305 WARNING! Raising the...the lug nuts are a two piece assembly with the cone shaped end of forcing the vehicle off . If in the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the extra tire and wheel in cap damage. 8. Lower the jack to remove the tire. 5. If the jack will not lower by turning the...
... the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by 6 Raise the vehicle only enough to its fully closed position. lbs. (197 N·m) for 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models and 145 ft. This may result in the places provided. 7. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 305 WARNING! Raising the...the lug nuts are a two piece assembly with the cone shaped end of forcing the vehicle off . If in the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the extra tire and wheel in cap damage. 8. Lower the jack to remove the tire. 5. If the jack will not lower by turning the...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 381
... VEHICLE 381 Chassis Component Automatic Transmission Transfer Case Manual Transmission Fluid NV 4500 Manual Transmission Fluid NV 5600 Clutch Linkage Front and Rear Axle Fluid 2500/3500 Models Brake Master Cylinder Power Steering Reservoir Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine...
... VEHICLE 381 Chassis Component Automatic Transmission Transfer Case Manual Transmission Fluid NV 4500 Manual Transmission Fluid NV 5600 Clutch Linkage Front and Rear Axle Fluid 2500/3500 Models Brake Master Cylinder Power Steering Reservoir Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine...