Owner's Manual
Page 352
... large bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle. • Do not install tire chains on front wheels 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. Use...
... large bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle. • Do not install tire chains on front wheels 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. Use...
Owner's Manual
Page 353
...chains is permitted on the 4X2 front wheels of 2500/3500 SRW (Single Rear Wheels) equipped with LT245/70R17, LT265/70R17 LT235/ 80R17 tires or 4X4 front wheels of 4X4, 3500 Ram Trucks with LT245/ 70R17E tires. NOTE: On 4x4 2500/3500 SRW (Single Rear Wheel) Ram Trucks, class "U" snow chains are ...chains is permitted on the rear wheels only of 4X4, 2500 Ram Trucks with Dual Rear Wheels and LT235/80R17E tires. There may not be adequate clearance for the chains and you are permitted on 1500 Ram Trucks with LT265/ 70R17E. NOTE: On 4X2 2500/3500 Ram Trucks, class "U" snow chains ...
...chains is permitted on the 4X2 front wheels of 2500/3500 SRW (Single Rear Wheels) equipped with LT245/70R17, LT265/70R17 LT235/ 80R17 tires or 4X4 front wheels of 4X4, 3500 Ram Trucks with LT245/ 70R17E tires. NOTE: On 4x4 2500/3500 SRW (Single Rear Wheel) Ram Trucks, class "U" snow chains are ...chains is permitted on the rear wheels only of 4X4, 2500 Ram Trucks with Dual Rear Wheels and LT235/80R17E tires. There may not be adequate clearance for the chains and you are permitted on 1500 Ram Trucks with LT265/ 70R17E. NOTE: On 4X2 2500/3500 Ram Trucks, class "U" snow chains ...
Owner's Manual
Page 397
Drive Vehicles ...421 ▫ 2-Wheel- Drive Vehicles ...421 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Lights ...398 Jack Location ...399 ▫ Removal (2500/3500/Mega Cab) ...399 ▫ Removal (1500 Standard Cab/Quad Cab Vehicles) ...400 ▫ Reinstalling The Scissors-Type Jack And Tools (1500 Models) ...401 Changing A Flat Tire ...403 ▫ Removing The Spare Tire ...404 ▫ Tire Changing Procedure ...405 Hoisting ...416 Jump-Starting ...416 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ...419 Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped ...420 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ...420 ▫ 4-Wheel-
Drive Vehicles ...421 ▫ 2-Wheel- Drive Vehicles ...421 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Lights ...398 Jack Location ...399 ▫ Removal (2500/3500/Mega Cab) ...399 ▫ Removal (1500 Standard Cab/Quad Cab Vehicles) ...400 ▫ Reinstalling The Scissors-Type Jack And Tools (1500 Models) ...401 Changing A Flat Tire ...403 ▫ Removing The Spare Tire ...404 ▫ Tire Changing Procedure ...405 Hoisting ...416 Jump-Starting ...416 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ...419 Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped ...420 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ...420 ▫ 4-Wheel-
Owner's Manual
Page 408
408 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1500 4X4 Jacking Location 2500/3500 4X2 Jacking • 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.
408 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1500 4X4 Jacking Location 2500/3500 4X2 Jacking • 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 410
...hand, it . On 3500 dual rear wheel To avoid risk of the nuts toward the wheel on 1500/2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models. lbs. (197 N·m) for 1500/2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models and 145 ft. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel off the jack, do not fully tighten... the nuts until the wheel just clears the surface. ...
...hand, it . On 3500 dual rear wheel To avoid risk of the nuts toward the wheel on 1500/2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models. lbs. (197 N·m) for 1500/2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models and 145 ft. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel off the jack, do not fully tighten... the nuts until the wheel just clears the surface. ...
Owner's Manual
Page 411
...caps off . Stow the replaced tire, jack, and tools as previously described. 9. For chrome wheels, do not substitute with a back and forth motion. For 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models, use the blade on the spare wheel. The jack handle driver has a hook at one end that will not lower by turning... the dial (thumb wheel) by hand, it may result in the vehicle. On 3500 models ...
...caps off . Stow the replaced tire, jack, and tools as previously described. 9. For chrome wheels, do not substitute with a back and forth motion. For 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models, use the blade on the spare wheel. The jack handle driver has a hook at one end that will not lower by turning... the dial (thumb wheel) by hand, it may result in the vehicle. On 3500 models ...
Owner's Manual
Page 424
...Front Suspension Ball Joints ...441 ▫ Steering Linkage - Inspection ...442 ▫ Half-Shaft Constant Velocity Joints ...442 ▫ Front Prop Shaft Lubrication - 2500/3500 (4X4) Models ...443 ▫ Body Lubrication ...443 ▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...444 ▫ Windshield Washers ...444 ▫ Exhaust System ...445... ...452 ▫ Transfer Case ...453 ▫ Manual Transmission ...453 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...454 ▫ Front Wheel Bearings ...457 ▫ Selection Of Lubricating Grease ...457 ▫ Noise Control System Required Maintenance & Warranty For 3500...
...Front Suspension Ball Joints ...441 ▫ Steering Linkage - Inspection ...442 ▫ Half-Shaft Constant Velocity Joints ...442 ▫ Front Prop Shaft Lubrication - 2500/3500 (4X4) Models ...443 ▫ Body Lubrication ...443 ▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...444 ▫ Windshield Washers ...444 ▫ Exhaust System ...445... ...452 ▫ Transfer Case ...453 ▫ Manual Transmission ...453 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...454 ▫ Front Wheel Bearings ...457 ▫ Selection Of Lubricating Grease ...457 ▫ Noise Control System Required Maintenance & Warranty For 3500...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 309
...) of installation, operating speed, and conditions for a prolonged period on dry pavement. 5 • Observe the tire chain manufacturer's instructions on 2500/3500 Ram Trucks, or other suspension components, it is defined as possible and then retighten after driving about 1/2 mile (0.8 km). • Do not exceed... severe turns and large bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle. • Do not install tire chains on the face of tire and wheel out-ofbalance. IF EQUIPPED A light load vehicle condition is important that could suggest chain breakage. TIRE CHAINS Use "Class U" chains on...
...) of installation, operating speed, and conditions for a prolonged period on dry pavement. 5 • Observe the tire chain manufacturer's instructions on 2500/3500 Ram Trucks, or other suspension components, it is defined as possible and then retighten after driving about 1/2 mile (0.8 km). • Do not exceed... severe turns and large bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle. • Do not install tire chains on the face of tire and wheel out-ofbalance. IF EQUIPPED A light load vehicle condition is important that could suggest chain breakage. TIRE CHAINS Use "Class U" chains on...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 310
...70R17, and LT235/ 80R17 size tires. Do not use tire chains on the rear tires of 4X4, 3500 Ram Trucks with LT245/ 70R17E 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. NOTE: On 4X2... 2500/3500 Ram Trucks, class "U" snow chains are risking structural or body damage to all chain traction devices, including link and ...
...70R17, and LT235/ 80R17 size tires. Do not use tire chains on the rear tires of 4X4, 3500 Ram Trucks with LT245/ 70R17E 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. NOTE: On 4X2... 2500/3500 Ram Trucks, class "U" snow chains are risking structural or body damage to all chain traction devices, including link and ...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 355
...jack tube extension and wheel wrench. Place the jack under the frame rail behind the wheel. For 2500/3500 4x2 series trucks, when changing a front wheel, place the bottle jack under the axle between the spring and the shock absorber with the drive tubes extending to the front. 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. Connect the jack...
...jack tube extension and wheel wrench. Place the jack under the frame rail behind the wheel. For 2500/3500 4x2 series trucks, when changing a front wheel, place the bottle jack under the axle between the spring and the shock absorber with the drive tubes extending to the front. 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. Connect the jack...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 356
356 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: If 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 lower the jack. 2500/3500 4X2 Jacking
356 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: If 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 lower the jack. 2500/3500 4X2 Jacking
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 357
... unstable and cause an accident. To avoid risk of the nuts toward the wheel on 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models. Using the wheel wrench, finish tightening the nuts using a crisscross pattern. On 3500 dual rear wheel models (DRW) the lug nuts are a two piece assembly with the cone...off the jack, do not fully tighten the nuts until the wheel just clears the surface. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 5. lbs. (183 N·m) torque for 2500/3500 single rear wheel 6 4. Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with a flat face. Lightly tighten the nuts. It ...
... unstable and cause an accident. To avoid risk of the nuts toward the wheel on 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models. Using the wheel wrench, finish tightening the nuts using a crisscross pattern. On 3500 dual rear wheel models (DRW) the lug nuts are a two piece assembly with the cone...off the jack, do not fully tighten the nuts until the wheel just clears the surface. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 5. lbs. (183 N·m) torque for 2500/3500 single rear wheel 6 4. Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with a flat face. Lightly tighten the nuts. It ...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 358
For 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models, use the jack drive tube in the pry off the hub cap with dual rear wheels (DRW), you must be necessary to use the blade .... hand, it may result in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with chrome plated wheel nuts. For chrome wheels, do not substitute with a torque wrench by The jack handle driver has a hook at one ...end that will not lower by turning the dial (thumb wheel) by your dealer or at a service station. A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard...
For 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models, use the jack drive tube in the pry off the hub cap with dual rear wheels (DRW), you must be necessary to use the blade .... hand, it may result in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with chrome plated wheel nuts. For chrome wheels, do not substitute with a torque wrench by The jack handle driver has a hook at one ...end that will not lower by turning the dial (thumb wheel) by your dealer or at a service station. A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 451
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and change main sump filter (545 RFE only). Change 6-spd manual transmission (G-56) fluid 2500/3500 models only. Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Inspect brake linings. Change rear axle fluid. Change front ...,000 (96 000) X X X X X X X X X 63,750 (102 000) 67,500 (108 000) 71,250 (114 000) 75,000 (120 000) X X A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S X X 8 SCHEDULE "B" 451 M Miles (Kilometers) Inspect front wheel bearings.
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and change main sump filter (545 RFE only). Change 6-spd manual transmission (G-56) fluid 2500/3500 models only. Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Inspect brake linings. Change rear axle fluid. Change front ...,000 (96 000) X X X X X X X X X 63,750 (102 000) 67,500 (108 000) 71,250 (114 000) 75,000 (120 000) X X A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S X X 8 SCHEDULE "B" 451 M Miles (Kilometers) Inspect front wheel bearings.
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 457
Change 6-spd manual transmission (G-56) fluid 2500/3500 models only. Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in fuel sensor. SCHEDULE "B" 457 M Miles (Kilometers) Inspect damper. Change rear axle fluid. Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. Change front axle fluid (4X4). Inspect brake linings. Inspect front wheel bearings. Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. 116,250 (186 000) 120,000 (192 000) X X X X X X X X X 123,750 127,500 131,250 135,000 (198 000) (204 000) (210 000) (216 000) X X X X A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S X X 8
Change 6-spd manual transmission (G-56) fluid 2500/3500 models only. Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in fuel sensor. SCHEDULE "B" 457 M Miles (Kilometers) Inspect damper. Change rear axle fluid. Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. Change front axle fluid (4X4). Inspect brake linings. Inspect front wheel bearings. Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. 116,250 (186 000) 120,000 (192 000) X X X X X X X X X 123,750 127,500 131,250 135,000 (198 000) (204 000) (210 000) (216 000) X X X X A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S X X 8