Jacking And Tire Changing 2500 And 3500 Series Trucks - RAM TRUCK 1500 Owner's Manual

nut just previously tightened until final torque is
achieved. Recommended torques are shown in the fol-
lowing chart.
Type
Nut
Cone
Flanged
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING 2500 AND 3500
SERIES TRUCKS
WARNING!
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
Stud Hex Size
Size
M14 x 1.5 22 mm
M14 x 1.5 22 mm
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 591
Torque
Ft Lbs
120-140
130-160
WARNING! (Continued)
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get
under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center
where it can be raised on a lift.
Torque
Newton
Meters
160-190
175-215
6
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