Ram Trucks 2015 Cargo Van Commercial - User Guide User Manual

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6. 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 tightness of each lug nut is 100 ft/lbs
(135 N·m). If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a
torque wrench by your authorized dealer or service station.

7. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure

that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel.

Vehicles Without Wheel Covers
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the

wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts.

3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
4. 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 tightness of each lug nut is 100 ft/lbs
(135 N·m). If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a
torque wrench by your authorized dealer or service station.

5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure

that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel.

CAUTION!

• The winch mechanism is designed for use with the winch T-handle only. Use of

air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the
winch.

• Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those

indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.

• Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward. The vehicle

could be damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly.

• The compact spare tire/cover assembly must be used when the compact spare

tire is stored. Failure to use this cover could drastically reduce the life of the
compact spare tire.

• The winch mechanism is designed specifically to stow a compact spare tire

only. Do not attempt to use the winch to stow the full size flat tire, or any other
full-size tire. Vehicle damage may result.

W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S

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