Ram 2500 2019 Owner's Manual

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Lug Wrench Adapter And Wrench3. Placement of the jack is critical:
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Front Jacking Location
When changing the front wheel, assemble the jack driver
to the jack and connect the jack driver to the extension
tubes. Place the jack under the axle as close to the tire as
possible with the drive tubes extending to the front. Con-
nect the extension tubes and lug wrench.
Front Jacking Location Rear Jacking Location

When changing a rear wheel, assemble the jack driver to the
jack and connect the jack driver to the extension tubes. Place
the jack under the axle between the spring and the shock ab -
sorber with the extension tubes extending to the rear.

Rear Jacking Location
Connect the extension tubes and lug wrench.

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NOTE:
If the bottle jack will not lower by turning the dial (thumb-
wheel) by hand, it may be necessary to use the jack driver in
order to lower the jack.
4. By rotating the lug wrench clockwise, raise the vehicle until the wheel just clears the surface.
5. Remove the lug nuts and pull the wheel off. On single rear-wheel (SRW) trucks, install the spare wheel and lug
nuts with the cone shaped end of the wheel nuts toward
the wheel. On 3500 dual rear-wheel models (DRW)
trucks, if the outer tire is being replaced then leave the
inner wheel on the vehicle. If the inner wheel is being replaced remove the outer wheel and replace the inner
wheel. The wheel nuts are a two-piece assembly with a
flat face. Lightly tighten the lug nuts. To avoid the risk of
forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not fully tighten the lug
nuts until the vehicle has been lowered.
Rear Inner Wheel Proper Placement (Dual Rear Wheel Equipped)
CAUTION!
Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure that
the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts and
adjust the jack position as required.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the
vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt
someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to
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Dual Rear Wheel Jack Placement
6. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the lug wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each
nut has been tightened twice. For the correct lug nut
torque refer to “Torque Specifications” in “Technical
Specifications”. If in doubt about the correct tightness,
have them checked with a torque wrench by an autho -
rized dealer or service station. 7. Install the wheel center cap and remove the wheel blocks.
Do not install chrome or aluminum wheel center caps on
the spare wheel. This may result in cap damage.
8. Lower the jack to its fully closed position. Stow the replaced tire, jack, and tools as previously described.
NOTE:
The bottle jack will not lower by turning the dial (thumb -
wheel) by hand, it may be necessary to use the jack driver in
order to lower the jack
9. Adjust the tire pressure when possible.
NOTE:
Do not oil wheel studs. For chrome wheels, do not substitute
with chrome plated lug nuts.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard
stop, could endanger the occupants of the vehicle.
Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the
places provided.

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To Stow The Flat Or Spare
NOTE:
Have the flat tire repaired or replaced immediately.1. Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is facing the ground
and toward the rear of the vehicle for convenience in
checking the spare tire inflation. Slide the wheel retainer
through the center of the wheel.
Reinstalling The Retainer
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard
stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle.
Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the
places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or
replaced immediately.
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2. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give clearance to tiltthe retainer at the end of the cable and position it properly
across the wheel opening.
Pushing The Retainer Through The Center Of The Wheel And Positioning It 3. Attach the lug wrench to the extension tubes with the
curved angle facing away from the vehicle. Insert the
extensions through the access hole between the lower tail -
gate and the top of the bumper and into the winch mech -
anism tube.
Lug Wrench And Extension Tubes Assembled And In Position

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4. Rotate the lug wrench handle clockwise until the wheel isdrawn 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 overtight -
ened. Push against the tire several times to ensure it is
firmly in place.
Rotating The Lug Wrench Handle
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.Reinstalling The Jack And Tools
1. Tighten the jack all the way down by turning the jack turn-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.
Jack And Tools Bracket Assembly
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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 Hold Down Fastener
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.
Wing Bolt/Jack And Tools

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Hub Caps/Wheel Covers — If Equipped
The hub caps must be removed before raising the vehicle off
the ground.
For 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models, use the flat
end of the lug wrench to hook and pull off the hub cap. Find
the opening in the hub cap, insert the lug wrench, and pull
off the cap. If you need to pry against the wheel, protect the
wheel surface.Lug Wrench Insertion Location — Hub Cap
On 3500 models with dual rear wheels (DRW), you must first
remove the hub caps—use the procedure noted for the single
rear wheel. For the wheel covers (wheel skins), insert the flat
end of the lug wrench between the outer edge of the wheel
cover and the wheel. Pry against the wheel to remove the
wheel cover. Repeat this procedure around the wheel until
the cover pops off.
CAUTION!
Use extreme caution when removing the front and rear
wheel covers. 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 recommended to remove
the caps.
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Lug Wrench Insertion Location — Wheel Cover
Replace the wheel covers using a rubber mallet to ease the
installation. Align the wheel cover vent holes to the wheel vent holes. Tap on the wheel cover as needed to firmly seat it
evenly around the wheel.
JUMP STARTING
If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can be jump
started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another
vehicle, or by using a portable battery booster pack. Jump
starting can be dangerous if done improperly, so please
follow the procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery booster pack, follow the
manufacturer's operating instructions and precautions.
CAUTION!
• Use a pulling 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 pull off notches. Make sure that the hook of the jack handle
driver is located squarely in the cap notch before
attempting to pull off.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is frozen. It
could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.
CAUTION!

Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other
booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts
or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or
electrical system may occur.