1993 DODGE TRUCK spare wheel

LUBRICATION
AND
MAINTENANCE
0-11

J
DRIVE-ON
HOIST

I
FRAME
CONTACT
HOIST
TWIN
POST
CHASSIS
HOIST

FLOOR
JACK
RROOD30
Fig.
8 Correct Vehicle Lifting
Locations
An axle tube
A body side sill
A steering linkage component
A drive shaft
The engine or transmission oil pan
The fuel tank
• A front suspension arm Use the correct frame rail lifting locations only
(Fig. 8).
HOIST A vehicle can be lifted with:
• A single-post, frame-contact hoist
• A twin-post, chassis hoist
• A ramp-type, drive-on hoist
When a frame-contact type hoist is used, verify
that the lifting pads are positioned properly (Fig. 8).

WARNING:
WHEN
A
SERVICE
PROCEDURE
RE­
QUIRES
THE
REMOVAL
OF
THE
REAR
AXLE,
FUEL

TANK,
OR
SPARE
TIRE,
EITHER:

• PLACE ADDITIONAL WEIGHT ON THE REAR
END OF THE VEHICLE
« ATTACH THE VEHICLE TO THE HOIST
« PLACE JACK STANDS UNDER THE VEHICLE
FOR SUPPORT TO PREVENT TIPPING WHEN
THE CENTER OF BALANCE CHANGES
4WD VEHICLES A standard hoist can be used to lift a 4WD vehicle.
The hoist should be inspected for adequate clearance. The lift arms, pads or ramps should be adjusted to
ensure that there is adequate clearance (Fig. 9).
ADJUSTMENT
PAD

ii 7
MAINTAIN
CLEARANCE
HOIST
ARM

RK44

Fig.
9 Lifting 4WD Vehicle
With
Single-Post
Hoist—
Typical
When a twin-post hoist is used, a 4 x 4 x 12-inch
wood spacer also could be required. Place the wood spacer under the front axle (opposite the differential
housing). This will maintain balance and level lift­ ing.

CAUTION:
The
block
that
is
used must
be
secured in
a
safe manner. This
will
ensure
that
it
will
not un­

balance
the
vehicle.
VEHICLE
TOWING
RECOMMENDATIONS
When it is necessary to tow a Ram Truck, the rec­
ommended method is either:
• the sling-type, rear-end raised towing method; or
• the wheel-lift towing method with a tow dolly lo­
cated under the front wheels. A vehicle with flat-bed hauling equipment can also
be used to transport a disabled vehicle.

SLING-TYPE
FLAT
BED
RR0OD29
Fig.
10 Tow Vehicles
With
Approved
Equipment

13
- 30 FRAME AND BUMPERS
ATTACHED COMPONENTS

SKID
PLATES
TRANSFER CASE SKID
PL
ATF
4 WD
VEHICLES

REMOVAL
(1) Position
a
support under
the
skid plate.
(2) Remove
the
bolts that attach
the
skid plate
to

the frame crossmember. Remove
the
bolts
for the

crossmember support
to the
frame rail.
(3) Remove
the
crossmember support
and the
skid
plate.

INSTALLATION
(1) Position
and
support
the
skid plate
and the

crossmember support
at the
frame rail. Align
the

bolt holes.
(2) Insert
the
bolts through
the
frame crossmember
and frame rail. Install
the
nuts. Tighten
to 23 N*m

(200
in. lbs.)
torque.
(3) Remove
the
support from under
the
skid plate.
Fig.
1
Transfer
Case Skid
Plate—4WD Vehicles
FUEL TANK SKID
PLATE-4WD
VEHICLES
REMOVAL

(1) Position
a
support under
the
fuel tank skid
plate.
(2) Remove
the
nuts
and
bolts that attach
the
skid
plate
to the
frame rails, rear crossmember
and the
support bracket.
(3) Remove
the
skid plate from
the
fuel tank
and

the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
(1) Position
and
support
the
skid plate under
the

fuel tank. Insert
the
studs
in the
support bracket.
(2) Install
the
nuts
to
attach
the
skid plate
to the

support bracket. Install
the
bolts
at the
rear cross- member. Install
the
bolts
at the
frame side rails.
Tighten
the
nuts
and
bolts
to 23 N*m (200 in. lbs.)

torque.
(3) Remove
the
support from under
the
skid plate.
FRAME FRAME

Fig.
2
Fuel
Tank
Skid
Plate-4WD Vehicles

SPARE
TIRE/WHEEL
CARRIER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove
the nut and
insert from
the
support
rod. (2) Lower
the
hanger
and
remove
the
spare tire/
wheel from
the
underside
of the
frame crossmember.
(3) Remove
the
retaining
nut,
lockwasher
and

hanger from
the
left frame rail.
(4) Refer
to
removal procedures
for
installation. BOLT BOLT FRAME

Fig.
3
Spare
The/Wheel Carrier

1
•

FRAME
AND
BUMPERS
13 - 31 PIVOT BOL T ADJUSTMENT
(1) Refer to the Pivot Bolt Height chart and deter­
mine the length of dimension A for the pivot bolt.
PIVOT BOLT HEIGHT
PIVOT BOLT HEIGHT
RIM SIZE TIRE SIZE BOLT HEIGHT
15 x 6.5 P195/75R-15
4.0"
P205/75R-15 4.0"
P235/75R-15XL
5.0"

15
x 7.0
P235/75R-15XL 5.2"

10R-15LT-B
5.62"

16 x 6.0 7.50-16 SINGLE & DUAL
6.75"

LT215/85R-16 SINGLE
4.5"

LT215/85R-16 DUAL 5.0"

LT235/85R-16
5.0"
16.5 x 6.0 8.00-16.5 SINGLE
4.12"

8.00-16.5 DUAL
5.0"

16.5 x 6.75 8.75-16.5 5.0"
NOTE: 7.50 x 16 TIRE SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN A DISH
UP POSITION ONLY
(2) Loosen the pivot bolt nut and adjust dimension
A to required length.
INSTALLATION (1) Position the hanger under the frame side rails
and insert the pivot bolt in the frame rail hole. (2) Install the lockwasher and the nut on the pivot
bolt. Tighten the nut to 61 N*m (45 ft. lbs).
(3) Position the spare tire/wheel on the hanger.
Raise the hanger and insert the support rod in the

hole.

(4) Install the washer,nut and insert on the sup­
port rod. Tighten the nut to 11 Nnn (95 in. lbs.).

CAB

REMOVAL
The cab is attached to the frame with holddowns

(Figs.
4 and 5). The cab can be removed for repair or
service. Refer to the associated component procedure
when necessary.
(1) Disconnect the battery cables from the termi­

nals.
Remove the battery from the tray.
(2) Disconnect the wire harness connectors from
the engine components. Disconnect from the frame. (3) Disconnect the parking brake cable and the
brake lines. (4) Disconnect the engine controls.

(5)
Disconnect the heater and A/C hoses.
(6) Disconnect the cable from the starter motor.

(7)
Disconnect the transmission and transfer case
(if equipped) shift linkage. (8) Disconnect the tubing from the clutch master
cylinder (if equipped). (9) Disconnect the steering shaft from the steering
gear. (10) Disconnect all remaining connections between
the cab and the frame components. (11) Remove the restraint cable from the cab.
(12) Remove the cab front holddown nuts and
washers (Fig. 4). The nuts are accessible at the front,
underside of the cab.
(13) Remove the cab holddown bolts (Fig. 5). The
bolts are accessible from the underside of the cab.
(14) Separate and remove the cab from the frame.

BOLT
Fig.
4 Front Cab
Holddown

CAB
FRONT DOWN HOLD
CAB
REAR DOWN HOLD
J9113-18

Fig.
5 Cab Holddowns—Typical

19
- 2
STEERING

• Dodge
Ram
Truck power steering pumps
are

not interchangeable with
pumps installed
in
other vehicles.
The Saginaw P-Series pump
(Fig. 2) is
used
in

Dodge
Ram
Truck vehicles.

STEERING COLUMNS
Two general types
of
steering columns
are
installed
on Dodge
Ram
Truck vehicles:
a
fixed, non-tilt col­
umn
and a
tilt column.
The ignition key/lock cylinder
and the
ignition
switch
are
located
in the
steering column. When
in

the LOCK position,
the
ignition switch
and the
steer­ ing shaft cannot
be
operated.
The
lock mechanism also prevents operation
of the
automatic trans, gear
shift mechanism.
The intermediate shaft
is
attached
to the
gear
and

column shaft with universal joints.

POWER
STEERING

PUMP
PRESSURE
TEST
The following procedure
can be
used
to
test
the op­

eration
of the
power steering system
on the
vehicle. (1) Check belt tension
and
adjust
as
necessary.
(2) Disconnect high pressure hose
at
gear
or
pump.
Use
a
container
for
dripping fluid. (3) Connect Gauge C-3309-E
to
both hoses using
adapter fitting
(Fig. 1).
Connect spare pressure hose
to gear
or
pump.

SPECIAL

1
Pressure
Hose
to
Steering
Gear

2
Shut-Off
Valve

3
Pressure
Hose
From Pump
J9219-44

Fig.
1
Pressure
Test
Gauge

(4) Open
the
test valve completely.
(5) Start engine
and let
idle.
(6) Check fluid level,
add
fluid
as
necessary.
Fig.
2
Saginaw
P-Series
Pump

Both types
of
steering columns have anti-theft pro­
visions. They
are
energy-absorbing (collapse from
im­

pact
in the
event
of a
front-end collision).
SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS

(7) Gauge should read below
862 kPa (125 psi), if

above, inspect
the
hoses
for
restrictions
and
repair
as

necessary.
The
initial pressure should
be in the

range
of
345-552
kPa
(50-80
psi).

CAUTION:
The
following test procedure involves
testing
maximum
pump pressure output
and
flow control valve operation.
Do not
leave valve closed
for more than five
seconds
as the
pump could
be
damaged.

(8) Close valve fully three times
and
record high­
est pressure indicated each time.
All
three readings
must
be
above specifications
and
within
345 kPa
(50
psi) of
each other.

9
Pressures above specifications
but not
within
345

kPa
(50 psi) of
each other, replace pump. • Pressures within
345 kPa (50 psi) of
each other
but below specifications, replace pump.

CAUTION:
Do not
force
the
pump
to
operate against
the
stops
for
more than
2 to 4
seconds
at a
time
be­
cause,
pump damage
will
result.

(9) Open
the
test valve, turn steering wheel
ex­

treme left
and
right positions against
the
stops.
Record
the
highest indicated pressure
at
each posi­
tion. Compare readings
to
specifications.
If
highest output pressures
are not the
same against either
stop,
the
gear
is
leaking internally
and
must
be re­

paired.
The steering pump relief pressure
for all en­

gines
is 1400
p.s.i.
± 50.

•

WHEELS
AND
TIRES
22 - 1
CONTENTS
page page
TIRES
1
VEHICLE VIBRATION
11

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
13
WHEELS
6

TIRES INDEX
page
Cleaning
of
Tires
2

General
Information
1
Pressure
Gauges
. 2

Repairing Leaks
3

Replacement Tires
2

GENERAL
INFORMATION
Tires are designed for each specific vehicle. They
provide the best overall performance for normal op­ eration. The ride and handling characteristics match
the vehicle's requirements. With proper care they
will give excellent reliability, traction, skid resis­
tance, and tread life. These tires have specific load carrying capacities. When correctly inflated, they
will operate properly.
Tires used in cool climates, and with light loads
will have a longer life than tires used in hot climates
with heavy loads. Abrasive road surfaces will accel­ erate tire wear.
Driving habits have more effect on tire life than
any other factor. Careful drivers will obtain much
greater mileage than careless drivers.
Driving habits that shorten the life of any tire;
• Rapid acceleration and deceleration
• Severe application of brakes • High-speed driving
• Taking turns at excessive speeds
• Striking curbs and other obstacles It is very important to follow the tire rotation in­
terval
IDENTIFICATION Tire type, size, aspect ratio and speed rating are
encoded in the letters and numbers imprinted on the
side wall of the tire. Refer to the chart to decipher
the tire identification code (Fig. 1). Performance tires will have a speed rating letter
after the aspect ratio number. The speed rating is
page

Rotation
. 3

Tire
Inflation
Pressures
2
Tire
Noise
or
Vibration
4

Tire
Wear
Patterns
4

Tread Wear
Indicators
3
not always printed on the tire side wall. The letter S
indicates that the tire is speed rated up to 112 mph.
• Q up to 100 mph
• T up to 118 mph
• U up to 124 mph
• H up to 130 mph
• V up to 149 mph
• Z more than 149 mph (consult the tire manufac­
turer for the specific speed rating)
An All Season type tire will have either M + S, M
& S or M—S (indicating mud and snow traction) im­
printed on the side wall.
RADIAL-PLY TIRES Radial-ply tires improve handling, tread life, ride
quality and decrease rolling resistance. Radial-ply tires must always be used in sets of
four. Under no circumstances should they be used on
the front only. They may be mixed with temporary spare tires when necessary, but reduced speeds are
recommended.
Radial-ply tires have the same load-carrying capac­
ity as other types of tires of the same size. They use
the same recommended inflation pressures.
SPARE TIRE (TEMPORARY) The compact spare tire is designed for emergency
use only. The original tire should be repaired and re­
installed at the first opportunity. Refer to Owner's
Manual for complete details.

WHEELS
AND
TIRES

23
- 44
BODY
COMPONENTS

•
CAB
REAR
CORNER/QUARTER
WINDOW
AND

REAR
WINDOW
UPPER/LOWER
TRIM
PANELS

REMOVAL
(1) Remove
the
trim panel screws from
the
body
inner panels (Figs.
27 and 28).

(2) Remove
the
screw
and
coat hanger hook from
the rear window upper trim panel
(Fig. 29).

(3) Remove
the
trim panels from
the
body interior
panels.
.

INSTALLATION
(1) Position
the
trim panels
at the
body inner pan­

els.

(2) Install
the
trim panel screws
in the
body inner
panels. Tighten
the
screws
to 1 N»m (12 in. lbs.)

torque.
(3) Position
the
coat hanger hook
at the
rear win­
dow upper trim panel
(Fig. 29).
Install
and
tighten
the screw
to 1 Nem (12 in. lbs.)
torque.
REAR

WINDOW

UPPER
TRIM
PANEL
SCREW

REAR

CORNER
TRIM

PANEL
REAR
WINDOW

LOWER
TRIM
PANEL
SCREW

J9123-390

Fig.
27
Standard Cab Rear Corner
&
Rear Window
Upper/Lower
Trim
Panels

ROOF
RAIL

TRIM
PANEL'
k
REAR
WINDOW

UPPER*

k TRIM
PANEL
REAR
WINDOW

LOWER
TRIM
PANEL
QUARTER

WINDOW
TRIM

PANEL

COAT

HOOK
REAR
WINDOW

LOWER
TRIM

PANEL
J9023-58

Fig.
28
Club
Cab
Quarter
Window
&
Rear Window
Upper/Lower
Trim
Panels
SCREW

COAT

HANGER
HOOK
REAR

UPPER
TRIM

PANEL

J9123-381

Fig.
29
Coat Hanger
Hook
QUARTER
WINDOW
UPPER
AND
HATCHGATE

HEADER
TRIM
PANELS

REMOVAL

(1)
For
convenience, fold forward
the
rear passen­
ger seat.
If
necessary, refer
to the
removal procedure.
(2) Remove
the
spare tire.
(3) Remove
the
trim panel screws from
the
quarter
inner panel
and the
hatchgate header panel (Figs.
30

and
31).
(4) Remove
the
trim panels from
the
quarter inner
panel
and the
header panel.

INSTALLATION
(1) Position
the
trim panels
at the
quarter inner
panel
and the
hatchgate header panel.
(2) Install
the
trim panel screws
in the
quarter
in­

ner panel
and
header panel. Tighten
the
screws
to 1

N*m
(12 in. lbs.)
torque.
(3) Install
the
spare tire.

COAT

HANGER
HOOK
SCREW

LOWER

SIDE
TRIM
PANEL

CLIP

RETAINER

RETRACTOR
COVER
QUARTER
SCREW

WINDOW

SCREW
REAR

HEADER
TRIM

PANEL

([BODY
FOAM

SPACER
REAR

PILLAR

LOWER

TRIM
PANEL

RETAINER

SCREW
FLOOR

RAIL
PANEL

WHEELHOUSE
RETAINER
J9123-391
Fig.
30
Quarter
Panel Upper/Lower
&
Hatchgate
Header
Trim
Panels—Ramcharger

•

BODY
COMPONENTS 23 - 45

LOWER
SIDE TRIM PANEL
QUARTER
WINDOW
TRIM

PANEL
ROOF
INNER PANEL
\C SCREW
QUARTER PANEL SCREW
QUARTER WINDOW QUARTER WINDOW TRIM
PANEL
TRIM
PANEL
LOWER SECTION UPPER SECTION
SCREW
ASH
RECEIVER BEZEL
ASH RECEIVER LOWER SIDE TRIM PANEL CLIP
RETAINER LOWER
SIDE TRIM PANEL ROOF
INNER PANEL
RETAINER RAIL LOWER SIDE
TRIM PANEL
AT FLOOR PANEL SCREW REAR
HEADER TRIM
PANEL
ABOVE HATCHGATE
J9123-392 Fig.
31
Quarter
Panel & Hatchgate Header
Trim

Panels—Removal/Installation

QUARTER PANEL LOWER TRIM PANELS

REMOVAL
(1)
For
convenience, fold forward
the
rear passen­
ger seat.
(2) Remove
the
spare tire. (3) Remove
the
rear pillar panel screws from
the

hatchgate pillar inner panel
(Fig. 30).

(4)
Pry the
trim panel end retainers from
the
quar­
ter inner panel slots.
(5) Disengage
the
lower trim panel clip retainers
from
the
wheelhouse. (6) Remove
the
lower trim panel from
the
vehicle.

INSTALLATION
(1) Position
the
lower trim panel
in the
vehicle
at

the quarter.
(2) Engage
the
trim panel clip retainers with
the

wheelhouse rail retainers.
(3) Engage
the
trim panel
end
retainers with
the

quarter inner panel slots.
(4) Position
the
rear pillar panel
at the
hatchgate
pillar panel. Install
the
screws
and
tighten
to 1 N»m
(12
in. lbs.)
torque.
(5) Install
the
spare tire.

SPARE
TIRE
CARRIER

RETAINER
ROD AND
STAND-OFF
(2)
Remove
the
quarter window trim panel
and the

quarter panel lower trim panels.
If
necessary, refer
to
the
removal procedures. (3) Remove
the
rod retainer from
the
quarter panel
support bracket. (4) Remove
the
tire stand-off
cap, nut,
bolt
and

spacer from
the
quarter window lower panel.

INSTALLATION
(1) Install
the
tire stand-off bolt, spacer,
nut and

cap.
Tighten
the nut to 41 N»m (30 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(2) Install
the rod
retainer
in the
quarter panel
support bracket hole.
(3) Install
the
quarter window trim panel
and the

quarter panel lower trim panels.
If
necessary, refer
to
the
installation procedures.

(4)
Install
the
spare tire. QUARTER
WINDOW
TRIM PANEL
SPACER
BOLT SIDE
INNER
' PANEL SIDE
INNER
PANEL STAND-OFF
CAP
TIRE STAND-OFF
NUT
AND
INSERT J9123-409
Fig.
32 Spare Tire/Wheel
SHOULDER BELTS/LAP BELT/BUCKLES
WARNING:
WHEN
INSTALLING
SHOULDER BELT,
LAP
BELT
AND
BUCKLE ANCHOR BOLTS, VERIFY

THAT
THEY
ARE
TIGHTENED
TO 40 N-M (350 IN.
LBS.) TORQUE.
INSPECTION Inspect
the
condition
of all the
belts
and
buckles

(Figs.
33, 34 and
35). Replace
any
belt
or
buckle that
is damaged
in any way.
Also, replace
the
shoulder
belt
if
the retractor
is
inoperative.
FRONT SHOULDER BELTS/LAP

BELT/BUCKLES

REMOVAL
(1)
If
necessary, move
the
front seat(s)
all the way

forward
for
access. (2) Disconnect
the
shoulder belt warning wire har­
ness connectors.
REMOVAL

(1) Remove
the
spare tire
(Fig. 32).