Section 1564 (Body - Interior & Exterior - 2500 Hd): Winch: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the winch (2) onto the support bracket (1) and install the bolts (3).
- Tighten the bolts to 108 N.m (80 ft. lbs.)
- Position the control unit onto the motor and tighten the band clamps (2).
- Connect the thermal switch electrical connector.
- Connect the three cables connected to the motor on the studs marked F1 (2), F2 (1) and A (3).
- Tighten the nuts to 7 N.m (60 in. lbs.).
- Install the ground cable and install the bolt (1).
- Tighten the bolt to 14 N.m (10 ft. lbs.).
- Raise the winch assembly into position.
- Pivot the frame support brackets (2) down under the winch mounting bracket (1).
- Install the lower frame bracket bolt (6) and nut (4).
- Check and adjust the bumper alignment as necessary. Refer to GAP AND FLUSH, SPECIFICATIONS .
- Tighten the bolts and nuts to 95 N.m (70 ft. lbs.).
- Install the winch mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 41 N.m (30 ft. lbs.).
- Connect battery negative cable (3).
- Verify the operation of the winch.