2018 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab jacking

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ............320
 ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED . . . .320
 BULB REPLACEMENT ....................325
▫ Replacement Bulbs .....................325
▫ Replacing Exterior Bulbs ..................326
 FUSES ............................... .331
▫ Power Distribution Center ................332
 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ...........339
▫ 4500/5500 Models ..................... .339
▫ Preparations For Jacking ..................339
▫ Jacking Instructions 4500 And 5500 Series ......340
▫ To Stow The Flat Or Spare — If Equipped .....344
▫ Hub Caps/Wheel Covers — If Equipped ......344
JUMP STARTING ....................... .345
▫ Preparations For Jump Start ...............346
▫ Jump Starting Procedure ..................347
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .............348
 GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE ..............349
 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ..............350
 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ............352
▫ Two-Wheel Drive Models .................353
▫ Four-Wheel Drive Models .................353
▫ Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped ........354
 ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) .............................. .355
 EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ............355
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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get
under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center
where it can be raised on a lift.
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on
a jack.
• The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be
jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
4500/5500 Models
These vehicles do not come equipped with a jack.
NOTE: Jacking and tire changing on 4500/5500 models
should be performed by an authorized dealer, or knowl-
edgeable service personnel with the appropriate heavy
duty equipment, like a tire service company.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the
road to avoid being hit when operating the jack or
changing the wheel.
2. Place the gear selector into PARK. On four-wheel drive vehicles, shift the transfer case to the 4L position.
3. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Turn the ignition OFF.
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6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonallyopposite the jacking position. For example, if the right
front wheel is being changed, block the left rear wheel.
NOTE:Passengers should not remain in the
vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking Instructions 4500 And 5500 Series
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help
prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
•
Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge
of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be
raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set the transmission
in PARK.
• Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a
jack.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a
jack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If
you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for
lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely
stowed, spares must be stowed with the valve stem
facing the ground.
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CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle.
1. If equipped, remove the spare wheel, jack, and tools from storage. 2. Using the lug wrench, loosen, but do not remove, the
lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn
while the wheel is still on the ground.
3. When changing the front wheel, assemble the jack driver to the jack and connect the jack driver to the
extension tube. Place the jack under the axle as close to
the tire as possible with the jack driver extending to the
front. Connect the extension tubes and lug wrench.
Jack Warning Label
Front Jacking Locations
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When changing a rear wheel, assemble the jack driver to
the jack and connect the jack driver to the extension tubes.
Securely place the jack under the sway bar bracket (unless
both tires are flat on one side, then place jack under shock
bracket) facing forward in vehicle. Connect the extension
tubes 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
(thumbwheel) by hand, it may be necessary to use the jack
driver in order to lower the jack.
4. By rotating the lug wrench clockwise, raise the vehicle until the wheel just clears the surface.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the
vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt
someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to
remove the tire.
5. Remove the lug nuts and pull the wheel off. Install the spare wheel and lug 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.
Rear Jacking Location
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Lubricant Selection
Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical Specifica-
tions” for further information.
NOTE:The presence of water in the gear lubricant will
result in corrosion and possible failure of differential
components. Operation of the vehicle in water, as may be
encountered in some off-highway types of service, will
require draining and refilling the axle to avoid damage.
Limited-Slip Differentials DO NOT REQUIRE any lim-
ited slip oil additive (friction modifiers).
NOTE: Slight noise and mild shuddering may be evident
while turning a vehicle with limited slip differential on
concrete or dry pavement. These conditions should be
considered normal operation of the limited slip differential.
Transfer Case
Selection Of Lubricant
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer to
“Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical Specifications” for
further information.
Fluid Level Check
This fluid level can be checked by removing the filler plug.
The fluid level should be to the bottom edge of the filler
plug hole with the vehicle in a level position.
Drain And Refill
Refer to the “Maintenance Plan” for the proper mainte-
nance intervals.
HOISTING
A conventional floor jack may be used at the jacking
locations. Refer to the graphics that show jacking locations.
However, a floor jack or frame hoist must never be used on
any other parts of the underbody.
CAUTION!
Never use a floor jack directly under the differential
housing of a loaded truck or damage to your vehicle
may result.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 393

Door Ajar Light........................... .153
Door Locks, Automatic .......................40
Door Opener, Garage ....................... .102
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ........................43
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .317
Dual Rear Wheels ....................343, 417, 427
Electrical Power Outlets ..................... .123
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ..............260
Electronic Brake Control System ................165
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................164
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...................173
Traction Control System ....................168
Electronic Range Select (ERS)..................254
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........270
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............169
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........152
Emergency Brake .......................... .245
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................350
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................320
Jacking ............................... .339
Jump Starting .......................... .345Emission Control System Maintenance
............160
Engine ................................. .364
Air Cleaner ............................ .368
Break-In Recommendations .................244
Compartment Identification .................364
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................... .435
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................233, 433
Fails To Start ........................... .243
Flooded, Starting ........................ .243
Fuel Requirements ....................... .429
Jump Starting .......................... .345
Oil .............................. .367, 435
Oil Filler Cap ....................... .364, 368
Oil Filter .............................. .368
Oil
Selection ........................... .367
Oil Synthetic ........................... .368
Overheating ........................... .348
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .368
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........206, 355
Entry System, Illuminated .....................78
Ethanol ................................. .431
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................233, 433
Exhaust System ....................... .233, 382
Exterior Lighting ............................69
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Signals, Turn....................... .75, 158, 236
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................415
Snow Plow .............................. .309
Snow Tires ...............................411
Spare Tire .............................411,413
Spark Plugs ............................. .435
Speed Control Accel/Decel ........................... .272
Cancel ............................... .272
Resume .............................. .272
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .................270
Starting ................................ .240
Automatic Transmission ....................240
Cold Weather .......................... .244
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .243
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) ...............240
Steering Power ............................ .268, 269
Tilt Column .............................57
Wheel, Heated ........................ .57, 58
Wheel, Tilt ..............................57
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................484
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .484
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ..............113
Storage, Vehicle ........................ .97, 419Storing Your Vehicle
....................... .419
Sway Control, Trailer ....................... .173
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .368
Telescoping Steering Column ...................57
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ............96
Tilt Down .............................. .46, 48
Up ................................ .46, 48
Tilt Steering Column .........................57
Tip Start ................................ .240
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............400
Tire Markings ............................ .394
Tires......................... .236, 404, 411, 418
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .408
Air Pressure ........................... .404
Chains ............................... .415
Changing ............................. .339
Compact

Spare ..........................411
Dual .......................... .343, 417, 427
General Information ...................404, 411
High Speed ............................ .406
Inflation Pressures ....................... .405
Jacking ............................... .339
Life Of Tires ........................... .408
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