Ram Trucks 2011 Chassis Cab - User Guide - Manual (Page 56)

• Block both the front and rear of the
wheel diagonally opposite of the
jacking position. For example, if
changing the right front tire, block
the left rear wheel.
Hub Caps/Wheel Covers — If Equipped
• The hub caps must be removed
before raising the vehicle off the
ground.
• For single rear-wheel (SRW) models, use the blade on the end of the lug
wrench to pry the hub cap off. Insert the blade end into the pry-off notch and
carefully pop off the hub cap with a back-and-forth motion.
• On models with dual rear wheels (DRW), position the hook on the jack handle
driver into the notch on the hub cap and pull out firmly. The hub cap should pop
off. The wheel skins can now be removed. For the front hub cap, use the blade
on the end of the lug wrench to pry the caps off. The wheel skins can now be
removed by using the flat end of the lug wrench to pry them off. Insert the flat
tip completely and using a back-and-forth motion, loosen the wheel skin.
NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being
jacked.
Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions
• Remove the spare tire, jack and tools from the stored location.
• Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them
counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
• Assemble the jack and jacking tools. Connect the jack handle driver to the
extension, then to the lug wrench.
• Place the jack:
• For front wheels, place the jack
under the axle as close to the tire as
possible, with the drive tubes
extending to the front.
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