2007 RAM CHASSIS CAB flat tire

When changing a rear wheel, assemble the jack drive
tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the
extension tube. Securely place the jack under the sway
bar bracket (unless both tire’s are flat on one side, then
place jack under shock bracket) facing forward in vehicle.
Connect the jack tube extension and lug wrench. Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure that
the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts and
adjust the jack position as required.
NOTE: 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. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 375
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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 single rear wheel (SRW)
models. On 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 single rear wheel (SRW) models
and 145 ft. lbs. (197 N·m) for 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.
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.376 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

CAUTION!Use a back and forth motion to remove the hub cap.
Do not use a twisting motion when removing the
hub cap, damage to the hub cap finish may occur.
CAUTION!The rear hub caps on the dual rear wheel has two pry
off notches. Make sure that the hook of the jack
handle driver is located squarely in the cap notch
before attempting to pull off.
You must use the flat end of the lug wrench to pry off the
wheel skins. Insert the flat tip completely and using a
back and forth motion, loosen the wheel skin. Repeat this
procedure around the tire until the skin pops off. Replace the wheel skins first using a rubber mallet. When
replacing the hub caps, tilt the cap retainer over the
lugnut bolt circle and strike the high side down with a
rubber mallet. Be sure that the hub caps and wheel skins
are firmly seated around the wheel.
8-Stud — Dual Rear Wheels
Dual wheels are flat mounted, center piloted. The lug
nuts are a two piece assembly. When the tires are being
rotated or replaced, clean these lug nuts and add 2 drops
of oil at the interface between the hex and the washer.378 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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 (If equipped)
Refer to Upfitters Body Builders Guide for information
on stowing your spare tire (If equipped). 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. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 381
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WARNING!The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure. IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 511
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Filters
Air Cleaner .......................... 406
Engine Fuel ..................... 410,413,469
Engine Oil ..................... 398,403,469
Flashers
Turn Signal .......................... 125
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 381
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 249
Fluid, Brake ........................... 471
Fluid Capacities ......................... 468
Fluid Level Checks
Brake ............................... 435
Manual Transmission ................. 437,438
Power Steering ........................ 421
Transfer Case ......................... 437
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 469
Fog Lights ....................... 125,178,465
Fold Flat Load Floor ..................... 161
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 283 Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 370
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 385
FrontAxle(Differential) ................ 423,436
Front Wheel Bearings ..................... 444
Fuel ............................ 327,331,335
Adding .......................... 333,335
Diesel ......................... 331,335,469
Filter ......................... 410,413,469
Gauge .............................. 179
Hoses .............................. 433
Light ............................... 180
Octane Rating ........................ 327
Requirements ...................... 327,331
Specifications ......................... 332
System Hoses ......................... 433
Tank Capacity ........................ 468
Fuses ................................ 457
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............... 334,394 INDEX 519
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Hydraulic Clutch Fluid .................... 436
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ................................. 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 19
Infant Restraint ........................ 59,60
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 323
Information Center ...................... 142
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 142
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 83
Instrument Cluster .................... 170,172
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 169
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 456
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 457
Interior Appearance Care .................. 455
Interior Lights .......................... 122
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 128
Intervention Regeneration Strategy ........... 415 Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 371
Jack Operation .......................... 372
Jump Starting .......................... 382
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 125
LapBelts .............................. 45
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 35
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 64
LifeofTires ............................ 321
Lights .............................. 77,121
Airbag ............................ 57,173
Anti-Lock Warning .................. 177,304 INDEX 521
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Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . 226
Storage, Behind the Seat ................... 155
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ......... 155,157
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 461
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 461
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information ........ 323
Synthetic Engine Oil ................... 260,403
System, Navigation ...................... 218
System, Remote Starting .................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 173
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............. 64,67
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 129
Tip Start .............................. 249
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...... 310,323
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 308
Tire Markings .......................... 305
Tire Safety Information .................... 305
Tires ............................ 76, 314,509 Aging(LifeofTires) .................... 321
Air Pressure .......................... 314
Alignment ........................... 322
Chains .............................. 323
Changing ............................ 372
Compact Spare ........................ 318
Dual ............................ 326,378
General Information .................... 314
High Speed .......................... 317
Inflation Pressures ..................... 315
Jacking ............................. 372
LifeofTires .......................... 321
Load Capacity ...................... 310,311
Quality Grading ....................... 509
Radial .............................. 317
Replacement ......................... 321
Rotation ............................. 325
Safety ........................... 305,314
Sizes ............................... 306528 INDEX