RAM 2500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2005)
is very important to specify the replacement tires with a Marketing Sales Part Number (MSPN) of 14517. Tires with a MSPN of 14517 will have a
Tire Construction Number (TCN) of "C1985C" on the tire sidewall in front of the "DOT" number.
NOTE:
PRIOR warranty approval for the replacement of any tire must be obtained from the dealer's local DaimlerChrysler Business Center District
Manager.
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1.
Drive the vehicle onto an alignment rack.
2.
Verify Tire Pressure.
a.
Empty vehicle cargo bed.
b.
For testing purposes set all four tires to "Light Load" pressure of 276 Kpa (40 psi).
c.
Verify that all four tires are in good condition and are not excessively worn.
3.
Locate and Record the Tire Construction Number (TCN) on each road tire.
a.
The TCN is located on the sidewall of the tire.
b.
Each TCN is molded into only one of the two sidewalls of each tire. Both sidewalls of each tire may require inspection to locate the TCN for
the specific tire.
c.
The TCN will be a six (6) digit alpha-numeric number. The TCN will start with one (1) letter, followed by four (4) numbers, and then end
with one (1) letter. Six digits in total.
d.
An example of a Tire Construction Number is: "C1985C".
e.
The 6 digit TCN is located just before (prior to) the tire "DOT" number.
f.
An example of TCN and DOT numbers is: "C1985C" "DOT_abcd".
g.
Locate and record the Tire Construction Number of all four tires (do not include the spare tire).
4.
Inspect For Brake Pull.
a.
Verify that the brakes at all four wheels are not dragging and causing the lead or drift to the right condition.
5.
Criss-Cross The Front Tire and Wheel Assemblies.
a.
Swap the left front tire/wheel assembly with the right front tire/wheel assembly.
b.
Tighten the wheel lug nuts to 190 Nm (140 ft. lbs.).
6.
Verify Vehicle Alignment.
a.
Verify that there are no loose or worn steering or suspension components.
b.
Verify that there are no weak or broken springs.
