2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Owner Manual - Page 497

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 495 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. To Stow The Flat Or Spare WARNING! A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately. Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is down. Slide the wheel retainer through the center of the wheel and NOTE: Vehicles equipped with aluminum wheels canposition it properly across the wheel opening. not be stored under the vehicle because the wheel retainer will not fit through the wheel pilot hole. Secure For convenience in checking the spare tire inflation, stow the flat tire in the bed of the truck. Have the flat tire with the valve stem toward the rear of the vehicle. repaired or replaced immediately. Attach the wheel wrench to the extension tube. Rotate the winch mechanism until the wheel is drawn into place against the underside of the vehicle. Continue to rotate until you feel the winch mechanism slip, or click three or four times. It cannot be overtightened. Push against the tire several times to be sure it is firmly in place. 6