2008 DODGE RAM 5500 CHASSIS CAB wheel torque

the electric shift 4WD system. If the SERV 4WD light
stays on or comes on during driving, it means that the
4WD system is not functioning properly and that service
is required.
23. Water In Fuel Indicator Ð Diesel Only
Indicates there is water detected in the fuel
filter. Refer to the Maintenance section, Drain-
ing Fuel/Water Separator Filter, for water
drain procedure.(See page 417 for more infor-
mation.)
24. 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 thislight comes on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle
or faster, with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the
light goes off.
25. Wait To Start Indicator Ð Diesel Only
The Wait To Start Indicator will illuminate when
the ignition is turned to the run position and the
intake manifold temperature is below 66 degrees F.
Follow engine starting procedure for proper engine start-
ing and operating. Wait until the Wait To Start Indicator
turns OFF then start the vehicle.
NOTE:The Wait To Start Indicator may not illuminate if
the engine coolant temperature is warm enough.
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.
182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

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. Al-
ways stow the jack parts and the extra tire and wheel
in the places provided.
7. Install wheel center cap (if equipped) and remove
wheel blocks. Do not install chrome or aluminum wheel
center caps on the spare wheel. This may result in cap
damage.
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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 Nut Torque
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
the nut opposite to the nut just previously tightened until
final torque is achieved. Recommended torques are
shown in the following chart.
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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 (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 389
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Changing............................ 380
Dual............................336,386
General Information.................... 322
High Speed.......................... 327
Inflation Pressures..................... 323
Jacking............................. 380
Life of Tires.......................... 331
Load Capacity.....................318,319
Quality Grading....................... 506
Radial.............................. 328
Replacement......................... 331
Rotation............................. 335
Safety...........................313,322
Sizes............................... 315
Snow Tires........................... 334
Spinning............................ 329
Steel Carcass Ply....................... 325
Tread Wear Indicators................... 330
Wheel Mounting....................... 380Wheel Nut Torque..................... 384
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 356
Torque Converter Clutch................278,285
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 394
Towing............................... 351
Disabled Vehicle....................... 395
Guide.............................. 356
Recreational.......................... 369
Weight.............................. 356
Traction.............................. 304
Traction Control......................... 445
Trailer Towing.......................... 351
Cooling System Tips.................... 363
Hitches............................. 355
Minimum Requirements................. 357
Mirrors...........................85,364
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 356
Wiring.............................. 360
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 356
INDEX 525
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Washers, Windshield..................129,431
Washing Vehicle......................... 457
Water
Driving Through...................... 305
Water Separator, Diesel Fuel................ 417
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 332
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 459
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 459
Wheel Changing........................ 380
Wheel Cover........................... 385
Wheel Mounting........................ 380
Wheel Nut Torque....................384,388
Wind Buffeting.......................... 34Window Fogging........................ 244
Windows.............................. 32
Power............................... 32
Rear Sliding........................34,162
Windshield Defroster..................235,238
Windshield Washers................128,129,431
Fluid............................128,431
Windshield Wiper Blades.................. 431
Windshield Wipers....................... 128
Wiper Blade Replacement.................. 431
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 128
YES EssentialstFabric Cleaning Procedure...... 459
INDEX 527
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