2006 DODGE RAM 1500 GAS wheel torque

24. Low Washer Fluid Light
This light comes on when the washer fluid level falls
below approximately 1/4 full. The light will remain on
until fluid is added and ignition switch is cycled.
25. Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Light
(Automatic Transmissions Only)This light indicates that there is excessive trans-
mission fluid temperature that might occur
with severe usage such as trailer towing. It may
also occur when operating the vehicle in a high
torque converter slip condition, such as 4-wheel-drive
operation (e.g. snow plowing, off- road operation). If this
light comes on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle
or faster, with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the
light goes off. 26. Odometer/Trip Odometer Button
Press this button to toggle between the odometer and the
trip odometer display. Holding the button in resets the
trip odometer reading when in trip mode.
27. Fuel Gauge
Shows level of fuel in tank when ignition switch is in the
ON position.
28. Low Fuel Warning Light
When the fuel level drops to 1/16 tank, the fuel
symbol will light and a single chime will sound.
(See page 178 for more information.)
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with an overhead
console module (CMTC), it is possible for DTE to display
“LO FUEL” before the low fuel warning light turns on in
the instrument cluster. This could occur because the low
fuel warning is set to a specified fuel tank volume and
DTE is an estimated distance calculation based on vehicle
fuel economy and remaining fuel tank volume.
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NOTE:If the 2500/3500 bottle 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.
4. By rotating the wheel wrench clockwise, raise the
vehicle until the wheel just clears the surface.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle unstable and cause an accident. It could
slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the
vehicle only enough to remove the tire.
5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel off. Install
the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end
of the nuts toward the wheel on 1500/2500/3500 single
rear wheel (SRW) models. On 3500 dual rear wheel models (DRW) the lug nuts are a two piece assembly
with a flat face. Lightly tighten the nuts. To avoid risk of
forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not fully tighten the
nuts until the vehicle has been lowered.
6. Using the wheel wrench, finish tightening the nuts
using a crisscross pattern. Correct nut tightness is 135 ft.
lbs. (183 N·m) torque for 1500/2500/3500 single rear
wheel (SRW) models and 145 ft. lbs. (197 N·m) for 3500
dual rear wheel models. If in doubt about the correct
tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by
your dealer or at a service station.
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These dual rear wheels should be tightened as follows:1. Tighten the wheel nuts in the numbered sequence to a
snug fit.
2. Retighten the wheel nuts in the same sequence to the
torques listed in the table. Go through the sequence a
second time to verify that specific torque has been
achieved. Retighten to specifications at 100 miles (160
km) and after 500 miles (800 km).
It is recommended that wheel stud nuts be kept torqued
to specifications at all times. Torque wheel stud nuts to
specifications at each lubrication interval.
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
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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
the nut opposite to the nut just previously tightened until
final torque is achieved. Recommended torques are
shown in the following chart.
Disc
Wheels Type 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
NOTE: 1500 Standard and Quad Cab vehicles
equipped with aluminum wheels cannot be stored under
the vehicle because the wheel retainer will not fit through
the wheel pilot hole. Secure the (flat) tire in the bed of the
truck, have the (flat) tire repaired or replaced immedi-
ately.
WARNING!
A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard
stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle. Have
the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immedi-
ately.
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 4
times. It cannot be overtightened. Push against the tire
several times to be sure it is firmly in place.
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Radial.............................. 346
Replacement ......................... 350
Rotation ............................. 354
Safety ........................... 335,343
Sizes ............................... 336
Snow Tires ........................... 354
Spare Tire ........................... 404
Spinning ............................ 348
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 349
Wheel Mounting ....................... 405
Wheel Nut Torque ..................... 410
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 373
Torque Converter Clutch .................. 304
Tow Hooks, Emergency ................... 420
Towing ............................... 370
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 420
Guide .............................. 373
Recreational .......................... 387
Weight .............................. 373 Traction
.............................. 395
Trailer Towing .......................... 370
Cooling System Tips .................... 380
Hitches ............................. 372
Minimum Requirements ................. 375
Mirrors ........................... 1 19,381
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................ 373
Wiring .............................. 378
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 373
Trailer Weight .......................... 373
Transfer Case ........................... 453
Electronically Shifted ................. 312,320
Fluid ............................... 486
Transmission Automatic ........................ 299,454
Fluid ............................... 486
Maintenance ....................... 453,454
Manual ..................... 296,304,306,453
Shifting .......................... 299,307
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Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 183
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 349
Trip Computer .......................... 176
Trip Odometer ....................... 222,226
Turn Signals ................... 166,219,470,474
Underhood Fuses ........................ 466
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 515
Universal Transmitter ..................... 183
Variance, Compass ....................... 182
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ...................... 340,367
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ......................... 469
Video Entertainment System
(Rear Seat Video System) .................. 266
Voltmeter ............................. 219 Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description)
............. 219
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 5
Warranty Information ..................... 513
Washers, Windshield .................. 168,444
Washing Vehicle ......................... 462
Wheel Alignment and Balance ............... 351
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 463
Wheel Changing ........................ 403
Wheel Cover ........................... 411
Wheel Mounting ........................ 405
Wheel Nut Torque .................... 410,414
Wind Buffeting ....................... 30,192
Window Airbag (Side Curtain) ............... 89
Window Fogging ........................ 285
Windows .............................. 28
Power ............................... 28
Rear Sliding ........................... 30
Windshield Defroster .................. 275,278
INDEX 533
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