2015 Ram 2500 torque

Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each
nut/bolt has been tightened twice.
After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt torque to be
sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated
against the wheel.WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury.
Wheel Mounting Surface4 And 5 Lug Nuts/Bolts Torque Pattern
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5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel off. Installthe spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped
end of the wheel nuts toward the wheel. To avoid the
risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not fully
tighten the wheel nuts until the vehicle has been
lowered.
6. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until
each nut has been tightened twice. For the correct lug
nut torque refer to “Torque Specifications” in this
section. If in doubt about the correct tightness, have
them checked with a torque wrench by you authorized
dealer or 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 the wheel center cap and remove the wheel blocks. Do not install chrome or aluminum wheel
center caps on the spare wheel. This may result in cap
damage.
8. Lower the jack to its fully closed position. If the bottle jack will not lower by turning the dial (thumbwheel)
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.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 697

6. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on thewrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until
each nut has been tightened twice. For the correct lug
nut torque refer to “Torque Specifications” in this
section. If in doubt about the correct tightness, have
them checked with a torque wrench by you authorized
dealer or 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.
Dual Rear Wheel Placement
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CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufactur-
er ’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in
transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder, and will require more frequent fluid and
filter changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genu-
ine Parts” in this section for fluid specifications.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using
any special additives in the transmission. Automatic
Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and
its performance may be impaired by supplemental addi-
tives. Therefore, do not add any fluid additives to the
transmission. The only exception to this policy is the use
of special dyes for diagnosing fluid leaks. Avoid using
transmission sealers as they may adversely affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Fluid Level Check — Eight-Speed Transmission
The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require
adjustment under normal operating conditions. Routine
fluid level checks are not required, therefore the transmis-
sion has no dipstick. Your authorized dealer can check your
transmission fluid level using special service tools.
If you notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction,
visit your authorized dealer immediately to have the
transmission fluid level checked. Operating the vehicle
with an improper fluid level can cause severe transmis-
sion damage.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 783

Tachometer............................. .285
Tailgate ............................... .265
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........413
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .180
Tip Start ............................... .443
Tire and Loading Information Placard . . . .597, 598, 613
Tire Markings ........................... .591
Tires............................117, 601, 839
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................611
Air Pressure .......................... .601
Chains .............................. .613
Compact Spare ........................ .608
Dual ............................ .617, 680
General Information .....................601
High Speed .......................... .604
Inflation Pressures ...................... .602
Life of Tires ...........................611
Load Capacity ..................... .597, 598
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............619Pressure Warning Light
...................285
Quality Grading ....................... .839
Radial .............................. .604
Replacement ...........................611
Rotation ............................. .616
Safety ........................... .591, 601
Sizes ............................... .592
Snow Tires ........................... .606
Spinning ............................ .610
Tread Wear Indicators ....................610
Tire Safety Information .....................591
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................650
Tonneau Cover .......................... .792
Tonneau Cover Cleaning ....................792
Torque Converter Clutch .................475, 486
Tow Hooks, Emergency .....................732
Towing ............................ .641,
737
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .737
Guide .............................. .649
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