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Dodge 2009 Ram 1500 User Manual

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• For all trucks, when changing a rear wheel, as-

semble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect
the drive tube to the extension tube. Place the jack
under the axle between the wheel and the shock
bracket with the drive tubes extending to the rear.

• Connect the jack tube extension and wheel 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.

4. Raise the vehicle until the wheel just clears the surface,
by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise

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 wheel nuts toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the

Rear Jacking Location (All)

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