jack Ram 1500 2013 Service Manual

1. Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is facing theground and toward the rear of the vehicle for conve-
nience in checking the spare tire inflation. Slide the
wheel retainer through the center of the wheel.
2. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and position it
properly across the wheel opening. 3. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack extension tube
with the curved angle facing away from the vehicle.
Insert the tube through the access hole between the
lower tailgate and the top of the bumper and into the
winch mechanism tube.
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4. Rotate the lug wrench handle clockwise until thewheel is drawn into place against the underside of the
vehicle. Continue to rotate until you feel the winch
mechanism slip, or click three or four times. It cannot
be overtightened. Push against the tire several times to
ensure it is firmly in place. NOTE:
The winch mechanism is designed for use with
the jack extension tube only. Use of an air wrench or other
power tools is not recommended and can damage the
winch.
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Reinstalling The Jack And Tools (2500 And 3500
Series)
1. Tighten the jack all the way down by turning the jackturn-screw counterclockwise until the jack is snug.
2. Position the jack and tools into bracket assembly. Make sure the lug wrench is under the jack near the
jack turn-screw. Snap tools into bracket assembly clips.
Install the jack into bracket assembly and turn the
jack-turn-screw clockwise until jack is snug into
bracket assembly.
3. Place the jack and tool bracket assembly in the storageposition holding the jack by the jack turn-screw, slip
the jack and tools under the seat so that the bottom slot
engages into the fastener on the floor.
Jack And Tools Bracket Assembly
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NOTE:Ensure that the jack and tool bracket assembly
slides into the front hold down location.
4. Turn the wing bolt clockwise to secure to the floor pan. Reinstall the plastic cover.Hub Caps/Wheel Covers — If Equipped
The hub caps must be removed before raising the vehicle
off the ground.
Jack Hold Down FastenerJack And Tools (2500/3500 Series)6
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CAUTION!
Use extreme caution when removing the front and
rear center caps. Damage can occur to the center cap
and/or the wheel if screwdriver type tools are used. A
pulling motion, not a pry off motion, is recom-
mended to remove the caps.
For single rear wheel (SRW) models, use the blade on the
end of the lug wrench to pry the hub cap off. Insert the
blade end into the pry off notch and carefully pop off the
hub cap with a back and forth motion.
On 3500 models with dual rear wheels (DRW), you must
first remove the hub caps. The jack handle driver has a
hook at one end that will fit in the pry off notch of the
rear hub caps. Position the hook and pull out on the
ratchet firmly. The hub cap should pop off. The wheel
skins can now be removed. For the front hub cap on 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.
• 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 lug
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These dual rear wheels should be tightened as follows:
1. Tighten the wheel nuts in the numbered sequence to asnug fit.
2. Retighten the wheel nuts in the same sequence to the torques listed in the table. Go through the sequence a second time to verify that specific torque has been
achieved. Retighten to specifications at 100 miles
(160 km) and after 500 miles (800 km).
It is recommended that wheel stud nuts be kept torqued
to specifications at all times. Torque wheel stud nuts to
specifications at each lubrication interval.
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 of the underbody.
CAUTION!
Never use a floor jack directly under the differential
housing of a loaded truck or damage to your vehicle
may result.
Tightening Pattern
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Inside Rearview Mirror.....................131
Instrument Cluster ....................... .257
Instrument Panel and Controls ................255
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............666
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls ..............549
Interior Appearance Care ....................665
Interior Lights .......................... .167
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............173
Introduction ..............................4
Inverter Outlet (115V) ..................... .213
Jack Location ........................... .572
Jump Starting ........................... .612
Key-In Reminder ..........................18
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........................39
Keyless Entry System .......................23
Key, Programming .........................20
Key, Replacement ..........................19 Keys
...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................18
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................171
Lane Change Assist ....................... .172
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................51
Latches ............................... .124
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .521
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .124
Life of Tires ............................ .501
Light Bulbs ............................. .124
Lights ................................ .124
Airbag ................................74
Alarm .............................. .262
Anti-Lock ............................ .257
Automatic Headlights ....................162
Brake Assist Warning ....................480
Brake Warning ........................ .259
Bulb Replacement ...................... .680
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