flat tire DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL 2006 3.G Owner's Manual

ratchet firmly. The hub cap should pop off. The wheel
skins can now be removed. For the front hub cap on 3500
models use the blade on the end of the lug wrench to pry
the caps off. The wheel skin can now be removed.
CAUTION!
Use a back and forth motion to remove the hub cap.
Do not use a twisting motion when removing the
hub cap, damage to the hub cap finish may occur.
CAUTION!
The rear hub caps on the dual rear wheel has two pry
off notches. Make sure that the hook of the jack
handle driver is located squarely in the cap notch
before attempting to pull off.
You must use the flat end of the lug wrench to pry off the
wheel skins. Insert the flat tip completely and using a
back and forth motion, loosen the wheel skin. Repeat this
procedure around the tire until the skin pops off.
Replace the wheel skins first using a rubber mallet. When
replacing the hub caps, tilt the cap retainer over the
lugnut bolt circle and strike the high side down with a
rubber mallet. Be sure that the hub caps and wheel skins
are firmly seated around the wheel.
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8-Stud — Dual Rear Wheels
Dual wheels are flat mounted, center piloted. The lug
nuts are a two piece assembly. When the tires are being
rotated or replaced, clean these lug nuts and add 2 drops
of oil at the interface between the hex and the washer.Slots in the wheels will assist in properly orienting the
inner and outer wheels. Align these slots when assem-
bling the wheels for best access to the tire valve on the
inner wheel. The tires of both dual wheels must be
completely off the ground when tightening to insure
wheel centering and maximum wheel clamping.
Dual wheel models require a special heavy-duty lug nut
tightening adapter (included with the vehicle) to cor-
rectly tighten the lug nuts. Also, when it is necessary to
remove and install dual rear wheels, use a proper vehicle
lifting device.
NOTE:When installing a spare tire as part of a dual rear
wheel end combination, the tire diameter of the two
individual tires must be compared. If there is a significant
difference, the larger tire should be installed in a front
location. Correct direction of rotation for dual tire instal-
lations must also be observed.
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wheel. The nuts should then be tightened to recom-
mended torque. Tighten the nuts to final torque in
increments. Progress around the bolt circle, tightening
the nut opposite to the nut just previously tightened until
final torque is achieved. Recommended torques are
shown in the following chart.
Disc
WheelsType Nut Stud Size Torque
Ft. Lbs.Torque
Newton
Meters
Cone 9/16-18 120-150 160-200
Flanged 9/16-18 130-160 190-220
To Stow The Flat Or Spare
Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is down. Slide the
wheel retainer through the center of the wheel and
position it properly across the wheel opening.
For convenience in checking the spare tire inflation, stow
with the valve stem toward the rear of the vehicle.Attach the wheel wrench to the extension tube. Rotate the
winch mechanism until the wheel is drawn into place
against the underside of the vehicle. Continue to rotate
until you feel the winch mechanism slip or click 3 or 4
times. It cannot be overtightened. Push against the tire
several times to be sure it is firmly in place.
HOISTING
A conventional floor jack may be used at the jacking
locations, refer to the graphics that show jacking loca-
tions. However, a floor jack or frame hoist must never be
used on any other parts or the underbody.
CAUTION!
Never use a floor jack directly under the differential
housing of a loaded truck or damage to your vehicle
may result.
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on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. Thegrade C corresponds to a level of performance which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze................. 400
Event Data Recorder...................... 54
Exhaust Gas Caution................71,169,397
Exhaust System.................71,396,397,412
Exterior Lighting........................ 122
Fan .................................. 402
Filters
Engine Oil.....................379,382,438
Flashers
Turn Signal.......................... 124
Flat Tire Stowage.....................352,362
Fluid, Brake........................... 439
Fluid Capacities......................... 437
Fluid Level Checks
Brake............................... 403
Manual Transmission................... 406
Power Steering........................ 392
Transfer Case......................... 406Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 438
Fog Lights.......................123,183,436
Fold Flat Load Floor..................... 162
Four Wheel Drive....................... 273
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 350
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 366
Front Axle (Differential)................394,405
Fuel..............................314,318
Diesel.........................314,318,438
Gauge.............................. 184
Requirements......................... 314
Specifications......................... 317
Tank Capacity........................ 437
Fuses................................ 420
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 141
Gauges............................... 177
Coolant Temperature.................... 179
Fuel................................ 184
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Oil Pressure.......................... 178
Speedometer......................... 178
Tachometer.......................... 177
Voltmeter............................ 177
Gear Ranges........................... 266
Glass Cleaning.......................... 419
Grocery Bag Retainer..................... 162
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 324
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 323
GVWR............................... 320
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™).............. 83
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 350
Head Restraints......................... 108
Headlights............................ 424
High Beam........................... 125
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 125
Lights On Reminder.................... 123
Passing............................. 125Switch.............................. 122
Heated Mirrors....................81,237,241
Heated Seats........................... 117
Heater............................... 234
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 125
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 325
Hoisting.............................. 362
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 141
Hood Release.......................... 118
Hoses.............................402,405
Hub Caps............................. 358
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid.................... 405
Ignition.............................15,251
Key ...............................12,15
Lock................................ 15
Infant Restraint........................55,56
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 309
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Steering
Column Controls...................... 124
Column Lock.......................... 15
Linkage............................. 393
Power...........................290,392
Wheel, Tilt........................... 128
Storage, Behind the Seat................... 157
Storage Compartment, Center Seat.........157,158
Storage, Vehicle......................... 423
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 423
Sun Roof.............................. 147
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information........ 309
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 261
Tachometer............................ 177
Tailgate............................... 167
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............60,64
Tilt Steering Column..................... 128
Tire and Loading Information Placard......296,309Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 295
Tire Markings.......................... 291
Tire Safety Information.................... 291
Tires ............................72,300,475
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 307
Air Pressure.......................... 300
Alignment........................... 308
Chains.............................. 309
Changing............................ 352
Compact Spare........................ 304
Dual............................313,360
General Information.................... 300
High Speed.......................... 302
Inflation Pressures..................... 301
Jacking............................. 353
Life of Tires.......................... 307
Load Capacity.....................296,297
Quality Grading....................... 475
Radial.............................. 303
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