Changing A Tire; Changing A Tire; Flat Tire; Precautions When Changing A Wheel - Airstream Rangeline 2023 Owner's Manual

Ram Promaster Van

Changing a Tire

(Partially excerpted from the Ram ProMaster Van
Owner's Manual)
Any time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on
the vehicle, the lug nuts/bolts should be torqued using
a properly calibrated torque wrench with a six-sided
(hex) deep wall socket�
Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each
nut/bolt has been tightened twice� Ensure that the
socket is fully engaged on the lug nut/bolt (do not insert
it halfway)� After 25 miles (40 km), check the lug nut/
bolt torque to be sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are
properly seated against the wheel�
If new or repainted wheels are fitted, the lug nuts must
be retighten again after about 600 to 3000 miles� Do
not use remolded tires or retreads�
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the lug nuts/bolts fully until the
vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this
warning may result in personal injury.
Fitting wheel sizes other than those supplied by
Ram to the vehicle will change the ProMaster's
handling characteristics and may lead to an
accident resulting in severe personal injuries,
death and property damage.
NOTE
Read the ProMaster manual for wheel torque and
wheel tightening procedures.
The Ram ProMaster Owner's Manual contains
important cautions, warnings, specifications, and
operational information on changing, maintaining,
and replacing of the tires and wheels. Read,
understand, and follow the ProMaster manual
sections for changing a tire.
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CAUTION
Changing a tire on a touring coach chassis is
a physically demanding procedure. It requires
specialized tools and knowledge of safety
procedures. Only you can determine your
knowledge base and physical ability. Don't take any
unnecessary risks. Find a safe area to park your
unit, and call a tire service center and supply them
with the information in the ProMaster Manual if you
have any doubts about changing a tire.

Flat Tire

Airstream does not provide a spare tire with
the Rangeline, however, you can purchase one
aftermarket� Refer to your Ram Promaster Owner's
Manual before attempting to change a tire�
If you get a flat tire while driving, gradually decrease
your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly
move to a safe place on the side of the road�
To help avoid personal injury, use a jack only to
lift the vehicle during a wheel change. Never get
beneath the vehicle while it is supported by a jack.

Precautions When Changing a Wheel

• Keep hands and feet away from the area under the
lifted vehicle�
• Always set the parking brake and do not disengage
when the vehicle is raised�
• Always block wheels before raising vehicle with jack�
• Always use the jack on a level surface�
• Do not jack the vehicle up more than 1-2 in� between
the tire and the surface� Otherwise, the vehicle may
tip over and may cause serious injury or death to you
or others�
• Be sure that the jack arm is fully seated in the jack
take-up bracket�
• Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient capacity jack
stands before working under the vehicle�
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2023 Rangeline