How to Change a Tire on a Dodge Ram 3500

The Dodge Ram 3500 is a heavy-duty full-size pickup. The tires on this pickup are secured to the frame by about 10 lug nuts. The tires and rims on the truck are very heavy and make this job slightly difficult to complete. The same process is required for all of the Dodge Ram 3500 models; and it will take you about 20 minutes to remove and replace each tire.

Things You'll Need

• Floor jack
• Tire iron
• New tire

Instructions

1. Loosen but do not remove the lug nuts, using the tire iron. Place the floor jack under the frame at the support point. Raise the Dodge Ram 3500 off the ground, using the jack. Remove the lug nuts and pull the tire off the frame.

2. Lift the full-size spare tire and wheel up and onto the support bolt on the frame. Replace the lug nuts to the tire and tighten them, using the tire iron.

3. Lower the Dodge Ram 3500 back to the ground, using the jack. Remove the jack from under the frame. Completely tighten the lug nuts to secure the tire to the frame.

References

• "Chilton Chrysler Full-Size Trucks 1997-01 Repair Manual: Covers All U.S. and Canandian Models of : Dodge Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 Pick-Ups (1997-01), Dakota ... and 4 Wheel Drive (Chilton's Repair Manuals);" Joseph Pellicciotti; 2008