Ram Trucks 2014 Chassis Cab Commercial - User Guide - Manual (Page 156)

9. Adjust the tire pressure when possible.
NOTE:
Do not oil wheel studs. For chrome wheels, do not substitute with chrome plated
wheel nuts.
Hub Caps/Wheel Covers
• The hub caps must be removed before raising the vehicle off the ground.
• 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 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 use the blade
on the end of the lug wrench to pry the caps off. The wheel skin can now be
removed.
• 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 nut 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.
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 two 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 assembling 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.
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