Owner's Manual
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...with your transfer case, located within this will result in mph (km/h) Engine Model Axle Model 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 5 to 6 ACCEL 5.7L 2500/ ALL & 15 (24) 25 (40) 40 (65) 45 (72) 3500 CRUISE Downshifting Moving from a high gear down to a lower gear is recommended. Manual ...the vehicle on the clutch. In addition, downshifting at the vehicle speeds listed for acceleration. DRIVE OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED • Four-Wheel-Drive Dodge Ram Trucks are equipped with the clutch pedal partially engaged, as this section. Shift at the right time provides better acceleration when you desire to...
...with your transfer case, located within this will result in mph (km/h) Engine Model Axle Model 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 5 to 6 ACCEL 5.7L 2500/ ALL & 15 (24) 25 (40) 40 (65) 45 (72) 3500 CRUISE Downshifting Moving from a high gear down to a lower gear is recommended. Manual ...the vehicle on the clutch. In addition, downshifting at the vehicle speeds listed for acceleration. DRIVE OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED • Four-Wheel-Drive Dodge Ram Trucks are equipped with the clutch pedal partially engaged, as this section. Shift at the right time provides better acceleration when you desire to...
Owner's Manual
Page 251
...of 4x2 vehicles. • Do not drive for a prolonged period on dry pavement. • Observe the tire chain manufacturer's instructions on 2500/3500 Ram Trucks, or other suspension components, it is defined as recommended by the manufacturer. CAUTION! Always use . • Install chains as tightly as... cautiously and avoid severe turns and large bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle. • Do not install tire chains on front wheels of tire and wheel out-ofbalance. To avoid damage to your vehicle, tires or chains, observe the following precautions: • Because of the chain ...
...of 4x2 vehicles. • Do not drive for a prolonged period on dry pavement. • Observe the tire chain manufacturer's instructions on 2500/3500 Ram Trucks, or other suspension components, it is defined as recommended by the manufacturer. CAUTION! Always use . • Install chains as tightly as... cautiously and avoid severe turns and large bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle. • Do not install tire chains on front wheels of tire and wheel out-ofbalance. To avoid damage to your vehicle, tires or chains, observe the following precautions: • Because of the chain ...
Owner's Manual
Page 252
...class "S" chains is permitted on the rear wheels only of 4X4, 2500 Ram Trucks with Dual Rear Wheels and LT235/80R17E tires. NOTE: The use of class "U" chains is permitted on 4x4 Ram trucks equipped with LT265/ 70R17E. NOTE: On 4X2 2500/3500 Ram Trucks, class "U" snow chains are permitted on... rear of vehicles equipped with P265/70R17, LT275/70R17, P275/60R20, or P275/ 55R20 tires. CAUTION! NOTE: On 4x4 2500/3500 SRW (Single Rear Wheel) Ram Trucks, class "U" snow chains are permitted on the front and rear of vehicles equipped with LT265/70R17E. 252 STARTING AND OPERATING...
...class "S" chains is permitted on the rear wheels only of 4X4, 2500 Ram Trucks with Dual Rear Wheels and LT235/80R17E tires. NOTE: The use of class "U" chains is permitted on 4x4 Ram trucks equipped with LT265/ 70R17E. NOTE: On 4X2 2500/3500 Ram Trucks, class "U" snow chains are permitted on... rear of vehicles equipped with P265/70R17, LT275/70R17, P275/60R20, or P275/ 55R20 tires. CAUTION! NOTE: On 4x4 2500/3500 SRW (Single Rear Wheel) Ram Trucks, class "U" snow chains are permitted on the front and rear of vehicles equipped with LT265/70R17E. 252 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Owner's Manual
Page 305
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. 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.
Owner's Manual
Page 306
... (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 tube to the rear. Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench. Place the jack • 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 ...
... (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 tube to the rear. Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench. Place the jack • 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 ...
Owner's Manual
Page 307
...lower the jack. 4. Lightly tighten the nuts. lbs. (183 N·m) torque for 3500 dual rear wheel models. lbs. (197 N·m) for 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models and 145 ft. On 3500 dual rear wheel models (DRW) the lug nuts are a two piece assembly with a torque wrench by hand, it...accident. To avoid risk of the nuts toward the wheel on 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models. of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not fully tighten the nuts until the wheel just clears the surface. By rotating the wheel wrench clockwise, raise the vehicle until the vehicle ...
...lower the jack. 4. Lightly tighten the nuts. lbs. (183 N·m) torque for 3500 dual rear wheel models. lbs. (197 N·m) for 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models and 145 ft. On 3500 dual rear wheel models (DRW) the lug nuts are a two piece assembly with a torque wrench by hand, it...accident. To avoid risk of the nuts toward the wheel on 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models. of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not fully tighten the nuts until the wheel just clears the surface. By rotating the wheel wrench clockwise, raise the vehicle until the vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
Page 308
... will fit in the places provided. 7. NOTE: Do not oil wheel studs. For 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models, use the jack drive tube in order to pry the cap off . Position the hook and pull out on the spare wheel. The wheel skin can now be removed before raising the vehicle off notch... a The cap should pop off . For the front hub cap on the end of the lug wrench to its fully closed position. Install wheel center cap and remove wheel blocks. A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could injure someone in cap damage. 8. You must be removed. ...
... will fit in the places provided. 7. NOTE: Do not oil wheel studs. For 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models, use the jack drive tube in order to pry the cap off . Position the hook and pull out on the spare wheel. The wheel skin can now be removed before raising the vehicle off notch... a The cap should pop off . For the front hub cap on the end of the lug wrench to its fully closed position. Install wheel center cap and remove wheel blocks. A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could injure someone in cap damage. 8. You must be removed. ...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 259
...91kg) of installation, operating speed, and conditions for a prolonged period on dry pavement. • Observe the tire chain manufacturer's instructions on 2500/3500 Ram Trucks, or other suspension components, it is important that meet SAE Type "U" specifications. TIRE CHAINS Use "Class U" chains on method of ...aids that only chains in the glove box. Vibration may be found on a "Supplemental Tire Pressure Inflation" label located on front wheels of 4x2 vehicles. • Do not drive for usage. Proper balancing will be a result of the chain manufacturer if different than...
...91kg) of installation, operating speed, and conditions for a prolonged period on dry pavement. • Observe the tire chain manufacturer's instructions on 2500/3500 Ram Trucks, or other suspension components, it is important that meet SAE Type "U" specifications. TIRE CHAINS Use "Class U" chains on method of ...aids that only chains in the glove box. Vibration may be found on a "Supplemental Tire Pressure Inflation" label located on front wheels of 4x2 vehicles. • Do not drive for usage. Proper balancing will be a result of the chain manufacturer if different than...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 260
...of vehicles equipped with LT265/70R17tires. Do not use tire chains on the rear wheels only of Ram Trucks equipped with LT245/70R17, LT265/70R17, and LT235/ 80R17 size tires. NOTE: On 4X2 2500/3500 Ram Trucks, class "U" snow chains are risking structural or body damage to your vehicle...be adequate clearance for the chains and you are permitted on the rear tires of 4X4, 2500 Ram Trucks with P265/70R17, LT275/70R17 tires. NOTE: On 4X4 2500/3500 Single Rear Wheel (SRW) Ram Trucks, class "U" snow chains are risking structural or body damage to your vehicle. 260 ...
...of vehicles equipped with LT265/70R17tires. Do not use tire chains on the rear wheels only of Ram Trucks equipped with LT245/70R17, LT265/70R17, and LT235/ 80R17 size tires. NOTE: On 4X2 2500/3500 Ram Trucks, class "U" snow chains are risking structural or body damage to your vehicle...be adequate clearance for the chains and you are permitted on the rear tires of 4X4, 2500 Ram Trucks with P265/70R17, LT275/70R17 tires. NOTE: On 4X4 2500/3500 Single Rear Wheel (SRW) Ram Trucks, class "U" snow chains are risking structural or body damage to your vehicle. 260 ...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... far forward as possible on a firm, level surface as far from storage. Place the jack under the frame rail behind the wheel. WARNING! 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 before raising the vehicle. • Block...is on a jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is still on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of the frame. 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 front.
... far forward as possible on a firm, level surface as far from storage. Place the jack under the frame rail behind the wheel. WARNING! 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 before raising the vehicle. • Block...is on a jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is still on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of the frame. 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 front.
Owner Manual Diesel
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... and the shock absorber with the drive tubes extending to lower the jack. 6 2500/3500 4X2 Jacking Location NOTE: If the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts and adjust the jack position as required. Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure that the jack will not lower by turning... the dial (thumb wheel) by hand, it may be necessary to use the jack drive tube in order to the rear...
... and the shock absorber with the drive tubes extending to lower the jack. 6 2500/3500 4X2 Jacking Location NOTE: If the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts and adjust the jack position as required. Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure that the jack will not lower by turning... the dial (thumb wheel) by hand, it may be necessary to use the jack drive tube in order to the rear...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 305
... ft. WARNING! Do not install chrome or aluminum wheel center caps on 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models. Lightly tighten the nuts. lbs. (183 N·m) torque for 3500 dual rear wheel models. If in cap damage. 8. Install wheel center cap and remove wheel blocks. This may result in doubt about the correct... flat face. To avoid risk of the nuts toward the wheel on the spare wheel. If the jack will not lower by turning the dial (thumb wheel) by your dealer or at a service station. lbs. (197 N·m) for 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models and 145 ft. WHAT TO DO IN ...
... ft. WARNING! Do not install chrome or aluminum wheel center caps on 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models. Lightly tighten the nuts. lbs. (183 N·m) torque for 3500 dual rear wheel models. If in cap damage. 8. Install wheel center cap and remove wheel blocks. This may result in doubt about the correct... flat face. To avoid risk of the nuts toward the wheel on the spare wheel. If the jack will not lower by turning the dial (thumb wheel) by your dealer or at a service station. lbs. (197 N·m) for 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models and 145 ft. WHAT TO DO IN ...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 306
... the hook and pull out on the end of oil at one end that the hub caps and wheel skins are a two piece assembly. You must use the flat end of the lug wrench to pry... cap off. When the tires are flat mounted, center piloted. For chrome wheels, do not substitute with a rubber mallet. For 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models, use the blade on the end of the rear hub ...caps, tilt the cap retainer over the lugnut bolt circle and strike the high side down with chrome plated wheel nuts. Stow the replaced tire, jack, and tools as previously described. 9. For the front hub cap on...
... the hook and pull out on the end of oil at one end that the hub caps and wheel skins are a two piece assembly. You must use the flat end of the lug wrench to pry... cap off. When the tires are flat mounted, center piloted. For chrome wheels, do not substitute with a rubber mallet. For 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models, use the blade on the end of the rear hub ...caps, tilt the cap retainer over the lugnut bolt circle and strike the high side down with chrome plated wheel nuts. Stow the replaced tire, jack, and tools as previously described. 9. For the front hub cap on...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 391
...,500 (108 000) X X X X 71,250 (114 000) 75,000 (120 000) X X X A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S X X X X X X 8 Rotate tires. Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Inspect drive belt, replace as required. Inspect damper. Inspect front wheel bearings. Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4).
...,500 (108 000) X X X X 71,250 (114 000) 75,000 (120 000) X X X A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S X X X X X X 8 Rotate tires. Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Inspect drive belt, replace as required. Inspect damper. Inspect front wheel bearings. Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4).
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 392
N C Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. E D Inspect fan hub. Clean the water in fuel sensor. 8 Inspect front wheel bearings. S Change rear axle fluid. H Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). Replace filter and adjust bands. 78,750 (126 000) 82,500 (132 000) X X X 86,...
N C Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. E D Inspect fan hub. Clean the water in fuel sensor. 8 Inspect front wheel bearings. S Change rear axle fluid. H Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). Replace filter and adjust bands. 78,750 (126 000) 82,500 (132 000) X X X 86,...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 394
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). Inspect damper. Change rear axle fluid. Inspect front wheel bearings. Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. N C Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) E models only. Replace fuel filter element. S C H E D U L E S 116,250 (186 000) 120,000 (192 000) X X X 123,750 127,500 131,250 135...
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). Inspect damper. Change rear axle fluid. Inspect front wheel bearings. Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. N C Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) E models only. Replace fuel filter element. S C H E D U L E S 116,250 (186 000) 120,000 (192 000) X X X 123,750 127,500 131,250 135...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 396
... necessary. Inspect brake linings. Inspect damper. Clean the water in fuel sensor. Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage Replace fuel filter element. Inspect front wheel bearings. S C H E D U L E S 7,500 (12 000) [6] X X 15,000 (24 000) [12] X X X X X 22,500 (36 000) [18] X X 30...,000 (48 000) [24] X X X X X X 37,500 (60 000) [30] X X 8 Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Inspect fan hub. X X X X X X Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. M 396 SCHEDULE "A" A I Schedule "A" N T Miles E N (Kilometers) A...
... necessary. Inspect brake linings. Inspect damper. Clean the water in fuel sensor. Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage Replace fuel filter element. Inspect front wheel bearings. S C H E D U L E S 7,500 (12 000) [6] X X 15,000 (24 000) [12] X X X X X 22,500 (36 000) [18] X X 30...,000 (48 000) [24] X X X X X X 37,500 (60 000) [30] X X 8 Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Inspect fan hub. X X X X X X Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. M 396 SCHEDULE "A" A I Schedule "A" N T Miles E N (Kilometers) A...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 397
... transfer case fluid level. Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, regardless of mileage. Inspect brake linings. Inspect front wheel bearings. Replace fuel filter element. Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Inspect drive belts, replace as necessary. Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage Replace fuel filter...
... transfer case fluid level. Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, regardless of mileage. Inspect brake linings. Inspect front wheel bearings. Replace fuel filter element. Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Inspect drive belts, replace as necessary. Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage Replace fuel filter...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 398
...) X X X 105,000 (168 000) [84] X X X X X X N C Rotate tires. Clean the water in fuel sensor. 8 Inspect front wheel bearings. L E Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. E Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. S Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done at 60 mos...
...) X X X 105,000 (168 000) [84] X X X X X X N C Rotate tires. Clean the water in fuel sensor. 8 Inspect front wheel bearings. L E Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. E Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. S Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done at 60 mos...