Ram Trucks 2013 С/V - User Guide - Manual (Page 104)

6. Install the compact spare tire. Lightly tighten the lug nuts.
NOTE:
• Do not install the wheel cover on the
compact spare.
• Do not use a hammer or force to
install the wheel covers.
7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack
screw to the left.
8. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push
down on the 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. The
correct wheel nut tightness is 102 ft lbs (138 N·m). If in doubt about the correct
tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or
at a service station.
9. Lower the jack to its fully-closed position.
10. Place the deflated (flat) tire and compact spare tire cover assembly in the rear
cargo area. Do not stow the deflated tire in the spare tire location. Have the
full-sized tire repaired or replaced, as soon as possible.
11. Stow the cable and wheel spacer before driving the vehicle. Reassemble the
winch handle extensions to form a “T” and fit the winch T-handle over the drive
nut. Rotate the nut to the right until the winch mechanism clicks at least three
times.
NOTE:
Refer to the “Spare Tire Tools” section for instructions on assembling the T-handle.
12. Stow the jack, jack handle and winch handle tools back in the stowage compart-
ment.
13. Check the compact spare tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct the tire
pressure, as required.
Securing The Spare Tire
1. Assemble the winch handle extensions to form a T-handle and fit the winch
T-handle over the drive nut. Rotate the nut to the left until the winch mechanism
stops turning freely. This will allow enough slack in the cable to allow you to pull
the wheel spacer out from under the vehicle.
2. Assemble the winch handle extensions to form the spare tire hook, and pull the
wheel spacer from under the vehicle.
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