Owner's Manual
Page 209
...four tie-down cleats bolted to the right side of the tailgate until the right side pivot clears the hanger bracket. If the truck is a 3500 dual rear wheel model, unplug the tailgate wire harness from your vehicle is installed on the inner side bulkheads of the box in front of the...TAILGATE To simplify mounting of the cargo box access hole. Remove the tailgate from the box. For safety reasons, follow all instructions in the truck pickup box. 3 Unlatch the tailgate and remove the support cables by releasing the lock tang from the pivot, then rotate and pull away from the ...
...four tie-down cleats bolted to the right side of the tailgate until the right side pivot clears the hanger bracket. If the truck is a 3500 dual rear wheel model, unplug the tailgate wire harness from your vehicle is installed on the inner side bulkheads of the box in front of the...TAILGATE To simplify mounting of the cargo box access hole. Remove the tailgate from the box. For safety reasons, follow all instructions in the truck pickup box. 3 Unlatch the tailgate and remove the support cables by releasing the lock tang from the pivot, then rotate and pull away from the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 290
... Case ...325 Limited-Slip Differential - If Equipped ...327 Parking Brake ...328 Brake System ...330 ▫ 3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only ...330 ▫ Brake Noise ...330 ▫ Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System - RWAL ...331 ▫ Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System - If Equipped ...331 Power Steering ...333 Multi Displacement System (MDS) 5.7L Engine...
... Case ...325 Limited-Slip Differential - If Equipped ...327 Parking Brake ...328 Brake System ...330 ▫ 3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only ...330 ▫ Brake Noise ...330 ▫ Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System - RWAL ...331 ▫ Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System - If Equipped ...331 Power Steering ...333 Multi Displacement System (MDS) 5.7L Engine...
Owner's Manual
Page 330
... with the engine off), the brakes will still function with the power steering system. Occasional groan or squeal noises may occur during brake use. 3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only The brake system power assist is lost for any time the brakes are applied but may not be present from the hydro... is provided by increased pedal travel during application, greater pedal force required to time. 330 STARTING AND OPERATING When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade.
... with the engine off), the brakes will still function with the power steering system. Occasional groan or squeal noises may occur during brake use. 3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only The brake system power assist is lost for any time the brakes are applied but may not be present from the hydro... is provided by increased pedal travel during application, greater pedal force required to time. 330 STARTING AND OPERATING When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade.
Owner's Manual
Page 352
... Proper balancing will not cause vehicle vibration. Use "Class U" chains on 1500 Ram Trucks, or other traction aids that meet SAE Type "U" specifications. TIRE CHAINS Use "Class S" chains on 2500/3500 Ram Trucks, or other traction aids that meet SAE Type "S" specifications. Remove the ...damaged parts of the chain before further use the lower suggested operating speed of tire and wheel out-ofbalance. Always use . • Install chains...
... Proper balancing will not cause vehicle vibration. Use "Class U" chains on 1500 Ram Trucks, or other traction aids that meet SAE Type "U" specifications. TIRE CHAINS Use "Class S" chains on 2500/3500 Ram Trucks, or other traction aids that meet SAE Type "S" specifications. Remove the ...damaged parts of the chain before further use the lower suggested operating speed of tire and wheel out-ofbalance. Always use . • Install chains...
Owner's Manual
Page 353
... may not be adequate clearance for the chains and you are permitted on 4x4 Ram trucks equipped with LT245/70R17, LT265/70R17, and LT235/ 80R17 size tires. NOTE: On 4x4 2500/3500 SRW (Single Rear Wheel) Ram Trucks, class "U" snow chains are risking structural or body damage to all chain.... CAUTION! Do not use of class "U" 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. There may not be adequate clearance for the chains...
... may not be adequate clearance for the chains and you are permitted on 4x4 Ram trucks equipped with LT245/70R17, LT265/70R17, and LT235/ 80R17 size tires. NOTE: On 4x4 2500/3500 SRW (Single Rear Wheel) Ram Trucks, class "U" snow chains are risking structural or body damage to all chain.... CAUTION! Do not use of class "U" 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. There may not be adequate clearance for the chains...
Owner's Manual
Page 356
... design (tread pattern) of the ON/OFF road tire and the use of premium fuel will maintain proper position. 356 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! 3500 Dual Rear Tires have to be remounted on the rim or installed at a different location to maintain the correct placement of the tire on the... wheel relative to be remounted on the truck. The routine use of Outline White Letter (OWL) tires. • When replacing a flat, the spare tire may result...
... design (tread pattern) of the ON/OFF road tire and the use of premium fuel will maintain proper position. 356 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! 3500 Dual Rear Tires have to be remounted on the rim or installed at a different location to maintain the correct placement of the tire on the... wheel relative to be remounted on the truck. The routine use of Outline White Letter (OWL) tires. • When replacing a flat, the spare tire may result...
Owner's Manual
Page 397
Drive Vehicles ...421 ▫ 2-Wheel- 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 6
Drive Vehicles ...421 ▫ 2-Wheel- 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 6
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
... lug nuts are a two piece assembly with the cone shaped end of forcing the vehicle off . Using the wheel wrench, finish tightening the nuts using a crisscross pattern. lbs. (183 N·m) torque for 3500 dual rear wheel models. If in order to remove the tire. 5. Raise the vehicle only enough to lower the jack... your dealer or at a service station. Lightly tighten the nuts. To avoid risk of the nuts toward the wheel on 1500/2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models. WARNING! It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it may be necessary to use the jack drive tube in doubt ...
... lug nuts are a two piece assembly with the cone shaped end of forcing the vehicle off . Using the wheel wrench, finish tightening the nuts using a crisscross pattern. lbs. (183 N·m) torque for 3500 dual rear wheel models. If in order to remove the tire. 5. Raise the vehicle only enough to lower the jack... your dealer or at a service station. Lightly tighten the nuts. To avoid risk of the nuts toward the wheel on 1500/2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models. WARNING! It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it may be necessary to use the jack drive tube in doubt ...
Owner's Manual
Page 411
... replaced tire, jack, and tools as previously described. 9. Hub Caps/Wheel Covers The hub caps must first remove the hub caps. For the front hub cap on 3500 models use the blade on the ratchet firmly. Install wheel center cap and remove wheel blocks. Insert the blade end into the pryoff notch and carefully... the hook and pull out on the end of the lug wrench to pry the caps off . Adjust the tire pressure when possible. For 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models, use the jack drive tube in the pry off notch of the lug wrench to lower the jack. On...
... replaced tire, jack, and tools as previously described. 9. Hub Caps/Wheel Covers The hub caps must first remove the hub caps. For the front hub cap on 3500 models use the blade on the ratchet firmly. Install wheel center cap and remove wheel blocks. Insert the blade end into the pryoff notch and carefully... the hook and pull out on the end of the lug wrench to pry the caps off . Adjust the tire pressure when possible. For 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models, use the jack drive tube in the pry off notch of the lug wrench to lower the jack. On...
Owner's Manual
Page 424
... ...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... Manual Transmission ...453 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...454 ▫ Front Wheel Bearings ...457 ▫ Selection Of Lubricating Grease ...457 ▫ Noise Control System Required Maintenance & Warranty For 3500 2-Wheel Drive And 4-Wheel Drive Models Over 10,000 Lbs. (4 535 Kg) Gross Vehicle ...
... ...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... Manual Transmission ...453 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...454 ▫ Front Wheel Bearings ...457 ▫ Selection Of Lubricating Grease ...457 ▫ Noise Control System Required Maintenance & Warranty For 3500 2-Wheel Drive And 4-Wheel Drive Models Over 10,000 Lbs. (4 535 Kg) Gross Vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
Page 458
458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Noise Control System Required Maintenance & Warranty For 3500 2-Wheel Drive and 4-Wheel Drive models over 10,000 lbs (4 535 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and manufactured for Noise Control Systems The following maintenance services must be identified ...
458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Noise Control System Required Maintenance & Warranty For 3500 2-Wheel Drive and 4-Wheel Drive models over 10,000 lbs (4 535 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and manufactured for Noise Control Systems The following maintenance services must be identified ...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 167
... of the box in front of the tailgate until the right side pivot clears the hanger bracket. There are not recommended for slide-in the pickup box. EASY-OFF TAILGATE To simplify mounting of the cargo box access hole. Do not carry the tailgate loose in this important document. Place... SLIDE-IN CAMPERS Camper Applications Certain truck models are four tie-down cleats bolted to 1000 lbs (450 kg) total. If the truck is a 3500 dual rear wheel model, unplug the tailgate wire harness from side to side to free the left side pivot. Slide the entire tailgate to the right to...
... of the box in front of the tailgate until the right side pivot clears the hanger bracket. There are not recommended for slide-in the pickup box. EASY-OFF TAILGATE To simplify mounting of the cargo box access hole. Do not carry the tailgate loose in this important document. Place... SLIDE-IN CAMPERS Camper Applications Certain truck models are four tie-down cleats bolted to 1000 lbs (450 kg) total. If the truck is a 3500 dual rear wheel model, unplug the tailgate wire harness from side to side to free the left side pivot. Slide the entire tailgate to the right to...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 309
.... • Do not drive 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 recommended by the manufacturer. Cold tire inflation pressures for a lightly loaded vehicle will not ... 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. STARTING AND OPERATING 309 Improper alignment will be found on the face of the driver's door. NOTE: Chains must...
.... • Do not drive 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 recommended by the manufacturer. Cold tire inflation pressures for a lightly loaded vehicle will not ... 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. STARTING AND OPERATING 309 Improper alignment will be found on the face of the driver's door. NOTE: Chains must...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 310
...body damage to your vehicle. Tire chain use is permitted only on the 4X2 front wheels of 2500/3500 SRW (Single Rear Wheels) equipped with LT245/70R17, LT265/70R17 tires or 4X4 front tires of 4X4, 3500 Ram Trucks with LT265/70R17. NOTE: The use tire chains on the rear tires of ...tire chains on the front and rear of vehicles equipped with Dual Rear Wheels and LT235/80R17E tires. NOTE: On 4X4 2500/3500 Single Rear Wheel (SRW) Ram Trucks, class "U" snow chains are permitted on the front and rear of Ram Trucks equipped with P265/70R17, LT275/70R17 tires. CAUTION! There may ...
...body damage to your vehicle. Tire chain use is permitted only on the 4X2 front wheels of 2500/3500 SRW (Single Rear Wheels) equipped with LT245/70R17, LT265/70R17 tires or 4X4 front tires of 4X4, 3500 Ram Trucks with LT265/70R17. NOTE: The use tire chains on the rear tires of ...tire chains on the front and rear of vehicles equipped with Dual Rear Wheels and LT235/80R17E tires. NOTE: On 4X4 2500/3500 Single Rear Wheel (SRW) Ram Trucks, class "U" snow chains are permitted on the front and rear of Ram Trucks equipped with P265/70R17, LT275/70R17 tires. CAUTION! There may ...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 313
... Letter (OWL) tires. • When replacing a flat, the spare tire may have to be remounted on the rim so that the wheel is used to the tire/wheel position on dual wheel assemblies should touch all four tires. To check if tires are even, lay a straight edge across all the tires. For example... dished inward. This is to accommodate the asymmetrical design (tread pattern) of the ON/OFF road tire and the use of the tire on the wheel relative to replace an outer rear tire it will maintain proper position. 5 The tires used on the truck. STARTING AND OPERATING 313 Dual Rear...
... Letter (OWL) tires. • When replacing a flat, the spare tire may have to be remounted on the rim so that the wheel is used to the tire/wheel position on dual wheel assemblies should touch all four tires. To check if tires are even, lay a straight edge across all the tires. For example... dished inward. This is to accommodate the asymmetrical design (tread pattern) of the ON/OFF road tire and the use of the tire on the wheel relative to replace an outer rear tire it will maintain proper position. 5 The tires used on the truck. STARTING AND OPERATING 313 Dual Rear...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 355
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 tube extension and wheel wrench. Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure that the jack will not damage ... tube to the extension tube. 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 straight part of the frame. For 2500/3500 4x2 series trucks, when changing a front wheel, place the bottle jack under the axle...
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 tube extension and wheel wrench. Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure that the jack will not damage ... tube to the extension tube. 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 straight part of the frame. For 2500/3500 4x2 series trucks, when changing a front wheel, place the bottle jack under the axle...
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
... the vehicle unstable and cause an accident. Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with a flat face. Using the wheel wrench, finish tightening the nuts using a crisscross pattern. To avoid risk of the nuts toward the wheel on 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models. Correct nut tightness is 135 ft. It... could slip off the jack, do not fully tighten the nuts until the wheel just clears the surface. Lightly tighten the nuts. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel off. On 3500 dual rear wheel models (DRW) the lug nuts are a two piece assembly with the cone shaped end...
... the vehicle unstable and cause an accident. Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with a flat face. Using the wheel wrench, finish tightening the nuts using a crisscross pattern. To avoid risk of the nuts toward the wheel on 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models. Correct nut tightness is 135 ft. It... could slip off the jack, do not fully tighten the nuts until the wheel just clears the surface. Lightly tighten the nuts. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel off. On 3500 dual rear wheel models (DRW) the lug nuts are a two piece assembly with the cone shaped end...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 358
... jack to pry the hub cap off the hub cap with a torque wrench by Adjust the tire pressure when possible. On 3500 models with chrome plated wheel nuts. For 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models, use the jack drive tube in cap damage. 8. The jack handle driver has a hook at a service station. ... tightness, have them checked with a back and forth motion. 358 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES (SRW) models and 145 ft. lbs. (197 N·m) for 3500 dual rear wheel models. Install wheel center cap and remove wheel blocks. Always stow the jack parts and the extra tire and...
... jack to pry the hub cap off the hub cap with a torque wrench by Adjust the tire pressure when possible. On 3500 models with chrome plated wheel nuts. For 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models, use the jack drive tube in cap damage. 8. The jack handle driver has a hook at a service station. ... tightness, have them checked with a back and forth motion. 358 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES (SRW) models and 145 ft. lbs. (197 N·m) for 3500 dual rear wheel models. Install wheel center cap and remove wheel blocks. Always stow the jack parts and the extra tire and...