2005 DODGE POWER WAGON spare wheel

WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could injure someone in the vehicle.
Always stow the jack parts and the extra tire and
wheel in the places provided.
7. Remove wheel blocks. Do not install chrome or alu-
minum wheel center caps on the spare wheel. This may
result in cap damage.
8. Lower the jack to its fully closed position. If the jack
will not lower by turning the dial (thumb wheel) by
hand, it may be necessary to use the jack drive tube in
order to lower the jack. Stow the replaced tire, jack, and
tools as previously described.
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
The hub caps must be removed before raising the vehicle
off the ground.
For 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models, use the
blade on the end of the lug wrench to pry the cap off.
Wheel Nuts
All wheel nuts should be tightened occasionally to elimi-
nate the possibility of wheel studs being sheared or the
bolt holes in the wheels becoming elongated. This is
especially important during the first few hundred miles
of operation to allow the wheel nuts to become properly
set. All nuts should first be firmly seated against the
wheel. The nuts should then be tightened to recom-
mended torque. Tighten the nuts to final torque in
increments. Progress around the bolt circle, tightening
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the nut opposite to the nut just previously tightened until
final torque is achieved. Recommended torques are
shown in the following chart.
Disc
WheelsType Nut Stud Size Torque
Ft. Lbs.Torque
Newton
Meters
Cone 9/16-18 120-150 160-200
Flanged 9/16-18 130-160 190-220
To Stow The Flat Or Spare
Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is down. Slide the
wheel retainer through the center of the wheel and
position it properly across the wheel opening.
For convenience in checking the spare tire inflation, stow
with the valve stem toward the rear of the vehicle.
Attach the wheel wrench to the extension tube. Rotate the
winch mechanism until the wheel is drawn into place
against the underside of the vehicle. Continue to rotate
until you feel the winch mechanism slip or click 3 or 4times. It cannot be overtightened. Push against the tire
several times to be sure it is firmly in place.
HOISTING
A conventional floor jack may be used at the jacking
locations, refer to the graphics that show jacking loca-
tions. However, a floor jack or frame hoist must never be
used on any other parts or the underbody.
CAUTION!
Never use a floor jack directly under the differential
housing of a loaded truck or damage to your vehicle
may result.
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Speed Control.......................... 118
Speedometer........................... 159
Springs................................ 82
Stabilizer Bars, Electronic Disconnecting........ 81
Starting............................... 267
Automatic Transmission................. 268
Engine Fails to Start.................... 268
Manual Transmission................... 267
Steering
Column Controls...................... 113
Column Lock.......................... 15
Linkage............................. 368
Power...........................286,367
Wheel, Tilt........................... 117
Storage, Behind the Seat................... 142
Storage Compartment, Center Seat........... 142
Storage, Vehicle......................... 393
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 393
Sun Roof.............................. 136Supplemental Tire Pressure Information........ 304
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 359
Tachometer............................ 158
Tailgate............................... 148
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............63,66
Tilt Steering Column..................... 117
Tire and Loading Information Placard....291,292,304
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 289
Tire Markings.......................... 286
Tire Safety Information.................... 286
Tires .............................74,82,295
Air Pressure.......................... 295
Alignment........................... 303
Chains.............................. 304
Changing............................ 337
Compact Spare........................ 299
General Information.................... 295
High Speed.......................... 298
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Inflation Pressures..................... 296
Jacking............................. 338
Load Capacity.....................291,292
Off-Road............................. 82
Radial.............................. 299
Replacement......................... 302
Rotation............................. 306
Safety...........................286,295
Sizes............................... 287
Snow Tires........................... 305
Spare Tire........................... 337
Spinning............................ 301
Tread Wear Indicators................... 302
Wheel Mounting....................... 338
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 341
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 323
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 274
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 347Towing
Disabled Vehicle....................... 348
Guide.............................. 325
Recreational.......................... 329
Trailering............................ 319
Weight.............................. 325
Traction.............................. 331
Trailer Towing.......................... 318
Hitches............................. 321
Mirrors...........................88,326
Tips ................................ 326
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 323
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 325
Trailer Weight.......................... 325
Transfer Case........................... 379
Fluid............................... 408
Transmission
Automatic........................270,380
Fluid............................... 408
INDEX 453
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