2007 DODGE SPRINTER flat tire

300 Practical hintsWhere will I find...?
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3First-aid kitThe jack and the vehicle tool kit are locat-
ed under the hatch in the co-driver’s foot-
well.
1Quick-release lock
2Unlocked
\1To unlock: turn quick-release lock 1
counterclockwise or clockwise.
\1Remove the cover.
\1To lock: press quick-release lock 1
down until it engages.
iCheck the expiry dates of the first-aid
kit materials every year, and replace
them if necessary.
Jack and vehicle tool kitWarning
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To avoid the risk of causing serious or fatal
injury, or damage to the vehicle, please bear
the following points in mind:
\4The jack is designed only to raise the ve-
hicle for a short time, for example while
a wheel is being changed.
It is not designed to enable work to be
carried out underneath the vehicle.
\4The jack must be placed on a firm, flat
surface only.
\4Do not change wheels on uphill or down-
hill gradients under any circumstances.
\4Do not crawl under the vehicle if it is
only supported by the jack.
\4Make sure that no persons are present
in the vehicle when raising the vehicle.
\4Do not start the engine while the vehicle
is raised.
\4Make sure that the distance between
the underside of the tires and the
ground does not exceed 30 mm.
\4If work is to be carried out under the
vehicle, the vehicle must be placed on
stands.

301 Practical hints
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3Tensioning lever
4Jack
5Vehicle tool kit
\1Remove the vehicle tool kit.
\1Pull tensioning lever3 upward and
unhook the retaining strap of jack4.
\1Remove jack4 upward out of the re-
tainer.If you are replacing the tires on the vehicle,
you may use the spare wheel as a road
wheel provided that:
\4the tires are no more than 6 years old
\4the wheel and tire have the same spec-
ified design as the road wheels
The spare wheel is located in a spare wheel
bracket under the rear of the vehicle.
More information about tire inflation pres-
sures can be found in the "Operation" sec-
tion (\2page 213).Panel van / crewbus
1Cover
2Recess
\1Open the rear doors (\2page 61).
\1Insert a screwdriver into recesses2
and pry off covers1.
\1Using the wheel wrench from the vehi-
cle tool kit (\2page 300), now unscrew
the visible bolts approximately
20 turns counterclockwise.
iPlace the jack into the retainer as
shown when storing it back into place.
Make sure that the jack’s retaining
strap is hooked in and tensioned.
Spare wheel!
CAUTION
Check regularly that the spare wheel is
secured correctly.

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\3 Flat tireThe vehicle is either equipped with a spare
wheel or the Premium tire sealant*.
The spare wheel is located under the rear
end of the vehicle if the vehicle is not
equipped with Premium tire sealant*
(\2page 301).
When you replace a tire, the manufacturer
also recommends that you replace the tire
valve.\1Park the vehicle as far away as possible
from traffic and on a level, firm, and
non-slip surface.
\1Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
\1Apply the handbrake.
\1Engage first gear or reverse gear or
move the selector lever to positionP.
\1Any passengers should leave the vehi-
cle, ensuring that they are not endan-
gered as they do so.
\1Place the warning triangle or hazard
warning lamps at a suitable distance.
Observe legal requirements.Warning
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Defective or worn tires, and tire pressures
that are either too high or too low, can cause
significant changes in the vehicle’s handling
and braking characteristics. There is an in-
creased risk of an accident.
Replace the tires, including the spare tire, at
least every 6 years, regardless of the degree
of treadwear. Check the tire pressure on the
spare wheel at regular intervals.
!
CAUTION
For safety reasons, the following tire
valves from the company Schrader
must be used on the vehicles:
\4TR 600 for vehicle model type 2500
\4TR 418 for vehicle model type 3500
Preparing the vehicle
Changing a wheelWarning
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To avoid the risk of causing serious or fatal
injury, or damage to the vehicle, please bear
the following points in mind:
\4The jack is only designed to raise the ve-
hicle for a short time when changing a
wheel.
\4Position the jack under the appropriate
jacking point only (\2page 322). Check
that the jack is correctly seated under
the jacking point before raising the vehi-
cle.
\4The jack must be placed on a firm, flat
surface only.
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Preparing the vehicle
Prepare the vehicle as described
(\2page 320).
\1Prevent the vehicle from rolling away
using chocks or similar.
On a level road:
\1Place the chocks in front of and behind
the wheel diagonally opposite to the
wheel that is to be changed.
\1Take the vehicle tool kit and the jack
from the footwell on the co-driver’s
side (\2page 300).
\1Remove the spare wheel from the
spare wheel bracket (\2page 301).
\1For wheels with wheel bolts remove the
wheel cover.
Wheel with wheel bolts\1Loosen the wheel bolts and nuts on the
wheel you wish to change about one
turn. Do not remove them.
As an extension for the wheel wrench,
use the shaft from the jack’s 3-part
pump lever that has the largest diame-
ter.
\4Before raising the vehicle, also secure it
against rolling away, for example using
chocks or similar. Never release the
handbrake while the vehicle is raised.
Make sure that the distance between
the underside of the tires and the
ground does not exceed 1.2 in (3 cm).
The vehicle could slip or topple off the
jack.
\4Do not reach under the raised vehicle
with your hands or feet.
\4Do not start the engine and avoid creat-
ing other vibrations while the vehicle is
jacked up. The vehicle could slip off the
jack.
Warning
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The vehicle could slip off the jack on uphill
and downhill gradients.
To avoid the risk of causing serious or fatal
injury, or damage to the vehicle, do not
change wheels on uphill and downhill gradi-
ents.
N40.10-2162-31

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Hydraulic jack
\1Assemble the three-part pump lever for
the jack. 1Pressure release screw
\1Close pressure release screw1.
\1To do this, turn the flattened section on
the pump lever clockwise to the stop.
\1Insert the pump lever into the recess
on the jack and secure it by turning it
clockwise.\1Make sure that the jack is positioned
vertically under the jacking points de-
scribed below.
\1Raise the vehicle by pumping the lever
until the wheel is raised clear of the
ground.
Make sure that the distance between
the underside of the tires and the
ground does not exceed 1.2 in (3 cm).
Jacking point at the front axle
The vehicle jacking point is located under
the longitudinal member in front of the
front axle.

Jacking points at the rear axle
The vehicle jacking point is located under
the longitudinal member in front of the rear
axle. Vehicle model type 2500
Vehicle model type 3500
iNever turn pressure release screw1
more than 1 or 2 full turns. Hydraulic
fluid could otherwise escape.P58.10-2053-31
N40.10-2260-31
N40.10-2161-31

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Removing a wheel
\1Unscrew the wheel bolts or wheel nuts. \1For wheels with wheel nuts remove the
wheel nut cover.
\1Remove the wheel.Mounting the new wheel\1Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact
surfaces.
\1Push the wheel onto the wheel hub and
press it on.
!
CAUTION
Do not apply the jack to the leaf spring
or the differential housing.
!
CAUTION
Do not place the wheel bolts or the
wheel nuts in sand or dirt. The bolt and
wheel hub threads could otherwise be
damaged.
Warning
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Replace the wheel bolts and wheel nuts if
they are damaged or have become rusty.
Never oil or grease wheel bolts or wheel
nuts.
If a wheel hub thread is damaged, you must
not drive the vehicle.
Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer which
has the necessary specialist knowledge and
tools to carry out the work required.
The manufacturer recommends that you use
an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this pur-
pose. In particular, work relevant to safety
or on safety-related systems must be car-
ried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
For safety reasons, the manufacturer rec-
ommends that you only use wheel bolts and
wheel nuts which have been approved for
Sprinter vehicles. Other wheel bolts or
wheel nuts could work loose.
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CAUTION
If your vehicle is equipped with the tire
pressure monitor, each wheel has an
electronic component.
Tire mounting tools should not be ap-
plied in the area of the valve, as this
could damage the electronic compo-
nents.
Have the tires changed only at an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Warning
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Do not tighten the wheel bolts and wheel
nuts completely while the vehicle is still
jacked up. The vehicle could tip.

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Wheels with centering by wheel bolts:
\1Screw in the wheel bolts and tighten
them finger-tight.
1Wheel bolt for light-alloy wheel
2Wheel bolt for steel wheelor wheels with wheel nuts:
For wheels with wheel nuts:
\1Center the wheel nut cover over the
wheel and push it onto the wheel.
\1Screw on the wheel nuts and tighten
them finger tight.
Lowering the vehicle
\1Slowly open the jack’s pressure release
screw one turn using the pump lever
(\2page 322) and lower the vehicle
slowly.
\1Put the jack to one side.Tightening torque pattern
1 – 6 Wheel bolts
\1Tighten all the wheel bolts and wheel
nuts evenly in the sequence indicated.
As an extension for the wheel wrench,
use the shaft from the jack’s 3-part
pump lever that has the largest diame-
ter.
iOn vehicles with light-alloy wheels, you
will find short wheel bolts suitable for
the steel spare wheel in the vehicle tool
kit.N40.10-2175-31
iScrew on the three wheel nuts that
hold the wheel nut cover first.
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CAUTION
The tightening torque is:
\4for wheel bolts 177 lb-ft (240 Nm)
(steel wheel)/133 lb-ft (180 Nm)
(light-alloy wheel).
\4for wheel nuts 133 lb-ft (180 Nm)

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\1For wheels with wheel bolts attach the
wheel cover.
Vehicles with wheel caps:
Make sure that the opening in the
wheel cap is positioned over the tire
vent.
Vehicles with center caps:
Make sure that the retaining lugs of the
hub cap are positioned over the bolts.
\1Compress the piston of the hydraulic
jack and close the pressure release
screw.
\1Store the jack and the remaining vehi-
cle tools.
\1Place the defective wheel in the spare
wheel bracket after changing the wheel
(\2page 301).
\1Check the tire pressure (\2page 210).
\1Retighten the wheel bolts and wheel
nuts to the specified tightening torque
once the vehicle has been driven for 30
miles (50 km).
iGive the middle of the center cap a
knock to engage it on the wheel.
Warning
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For safety reasons, you must observe the
following after changing a wheel:
\4Have the tightening torque checked:
\4for wheel bolts 177 lb-ft (240 Nm)
(steel wheel)/133 lb-ft (180 Nm)
(light-alloy wheel) or
\4for wheel nuts
133 lb-ft (180 Nm).
The wheels could otherwise come loose.
\4Check the tire pressure and correct it if
necessary
\4Have the wheel bolts or wheel nuts re-
tightened after 30 miles (50 km) to a
torque of:
\4177 lb-ft (240 Nm) (steel wheel)/
133 lb-ft (180 Nm) (light-alloy
wheel) for wheel bolts or
\4133 lb-ft (180 Nm) for wheel nuts.
\4Have the direction of tire rotation cor-
rected, if reversed, as soon as possible
at an authorized Sprinter Dealer. The ve-
hicle handling characteristics could oth-
erwise be affected.Warning
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Loose wheel nuts or bolts could cause the
vehicle to lose a wheel while it is in motion.
This would jeopardize the operating and
road safety of the vehicle. You could lose
control of the vehicle as a result, cause an
accident and injure yourself or others.
If new or repainted wheels are mounted, the
wheel bolts or wheel nuts must be retight-
ened again after approximately 600 to 3000
miles (about 1000 to 5000 km).