RAM Ram 3500 2012 User manual

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Chassis Cab

2012 Ram 3500/4500/5500 Chassis Cab

SPECIFICATIONS

All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.

All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.

NOTE: Information shown is correct at time of publication and is subject to change. Typical 2012 Ram 3500 Crew Cab Chassis Cab.

Some unique exceptions showing 4500 and 5500 complexity are included.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Body Style

Chassis Cab: Regular Cab and Crew Cab

Assembly Plant

Saltillo Truck Assembly Plant, Saltillo, Mexico

EPA Vehicle Class

Medium Heavy Duty

Introduction

2011 Model Year

ENGINE: 5.7-LITER HEMI®V-8

Availability

Standard on 3500

Type and Description

Eight-cylinder, 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled, with variable-valve

timing (VVT)

Displacement

343 cu. in. (5654 cu. cm)

Bore x Stroke

3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9)

Valve System

Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, hydraulic lifters with

roller followers

Fuel Injection

Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless

Construction

Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps,

aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers

Compression Ratio

9.6:1

Power (SAE net)

383 hp (286 kW) @ 5,600 rpm

Torque (SAE net)

400 lb.-ft. (542 N•m) @ 4,000 rpm

Maximum Engine Speed

5,800 rpm

Fuel Requirement

Unleaded mid-grade, 89 octane (R+M)/2 — recommended

Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 — acceptable

Oil Capacity

7.0 qt. (6.6L)

Coolant Capacity

18.7 qt. (17.7L)

Emission Control

Dual three-way catalytic converters, internal engine features with

knock sensors

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ENGINE: 6.7-LITER HIGH OUTPUT CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL I-6

Availability

Optional on 3500, Standard on 4500 and 5500

Type and Description

Six-cylinder, inline, liquid-cooled, turbocharged, intercooled

Displacement

408 cu. in. (6690 cu. cm)

Bore x Stroke

4.21 x 4.88 (107 mm x 124 mm)

Valve System

OHV, 24 valves, solid lifters

Fuel Injection

Electronic high-pressure common rail

Construction

Cast-iron block and head

Compression Ratio

17.3:1

Power (SAE net)

305 hp (227 kW) @ 2,900 rpm

Torque (SAE net)

610 lb.-ft. (827 N•m) @ 1,600 rpm

Maximum Engine Speed

3,500 rpm

Fuel Requirement

Ultra-low sulfur diesel

Oil Capacity

(Low ash req.) 12.0 qt. (11.3L) with filter

Coolant Capacity

32.7 qt. (30.9L)

Emission Controls

Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Alternator

Availability

Standard — Gas 3500

Rating

160-amp

Battery

Maintenance-free, 750 CCA

Availability

Standard — 3500, Optional — Gas 3500, Standard 4500 and 5500

Rating

180-amp

Battery

Maintenance-free, 750 CCA

Availability

Optional — Diesel 3500, 4500 and 5500

Rating

220-amp

Battery

Maintenance-free, 750 CCA

Battery

Availability

Standard — Gas 3500

Description

Group 65, maintenance-free, 750 CCA

Availability

Optional — Diesel 3500, Standard — 4500 and 5500

Description

Dual, Group 65, maintenance-free, 750 CCA

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TRANSMISSION: 66RFE-AUTOMATIC SIX-SPEED

Availability

Standard — 5.7-liter engine 3500

Description

Planetary gear sets, one overrunning clutch, full electronic control,

electronically controlled converter clutch

Gear Ratios

1st

3.23

2nd

1.84 — upshift; 1.50 — kickdown

3rd

1.41

4th

1.00

5th

0.82

6th

.63

Reverse

4.44

Final Drive

2.58 with 4.10 axle ratio

TRANSMISSION: G56-MANUAL SIX-SPEED OVERDRIVE

Availability

Standard — Diesel 3500, Standard 4500 and 5500

Description

Synchronized in all gears

PTO Capable

Six-bolt mounting, left side

Gear Ratios

1st

5.94

2nd

3.28

3rd

1.98

4th

1.3

5th

6th

0.74

Reverse

5.42

Final Drive

3.03 with 4.10 axle ratio, 3.29 with 4.44 axle ratio

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TRANSMISSION: AISIN AS68RC SIX-SPEED

Availability

Optional — 3500 Diesel, Optional 4500 and 5500

PTO Capable (35 HP max)

Six-bolt mounting; right side

Description

Electronically controlled overdrive lockout, electronically controlled

converter clutch

Gear Ratios

1st

3.74

2nd

2.00

3rd

1.34

4th

5th

0.77

6th

0.63

Reverse

3.54

Overall Top Gear Ratio

2.80 with 4.44 axle ratio; 3.07 with 4.88 axle ratio

TRANSFER CASE: NV273, (NV271)

Availability

Standard (4x4) all models

Type

Part-time

Operating Modes

2WD; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low

Shift Mechanism

NV273 — electric (NV271 manual)

Low-range Ratio

2.72

Center Differential

None

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DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES

Regular Cab 143.5"WB 60"CA SRW

4x2

4x4

Wheelbase

143.4

Track Width – Front

68.7

Track Width – Rear

68.1

Overall Length

234.3

Overall Width @ Single Ground Reference Point

(SgRP) Front

78.9

Overall Height

78.3

Suspension or Axle to Ground – Front

9.9

8.4

Suspension or Axle to Ground – Rear

7.5

Approach Angle

23.8

Ramp Breakover Angle

21.3

Departure Angle

29.2

Regular Cab 143.5"WB 60"CA DRW

4x2

4x4

Wheelbase

143.4

Track Width – Front

69.6

Track Width – Rear

68.1

Overall Length

234.3

Overall Width @ Single Ground Reference Point

(SgRP) Front

78.9

Overall Height

78.4

Suspension or Axle to Ground – Front

10.0

8.4

Suspension or Axle to Ground – Rear

7.7

Approach Angle

23.9

Ramp Breakover Angle

21.4

Departure Angle

29.3

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Regular Cab 167.5"WB 84"CA DRW

4x2

4x4

Wheelbase

167.4

Track Width - Front

69.6

Track Width - Rear

71.7

Overall Length

258.3

Overall Width @ Single Ground Reference Point

(SgRP) Front

78.9

Overall Height

78.0

Suspension or Axle to Ground – Front

10.0

8.4

Suspension or Axle to Ground – Rear

7.6

Approach Angle

24.2

Ramp Breakover Angle

18.4

Departure Angle

28.4

Crew Cab 172.4"WB 60"CA SRW

4x2

4x4

Wheelbase

172.3

Track Width – Front

68.7

Track Width – Rear

68.1

Overall Length

263.2

Overall Width @ Single Ground Reference Point

(SgRP) Front

79.1

Overall Height

78.8

Suspension or Axle to Ground – Front

9.9

8.3

Suspension or Axle to Ground – Rear

7.5

Approach Angle

23.9

Ramp Breakover Angle

18.3

Departure Angle

29.0

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Crew Cab 172.4"WB 60"CA DRW

4x2

4x4

Wheelbase

172.3

Track Width – Front

69.6

Track Width – Rear

71.7

Overall Length

263.2

Overall Width @ Single Ground Reference Point

(SgRP) Front

79.1

Overall Height

78.5

Suspension or Axle to Ground – Front

9.9

8.4

Suspension or Axle to Ground – Rear

7.5

Approach Angle

24.3

Ramp Breakover Angle

18.0

Departure Angle

28.3

ACCOMMODATIONS

Model

Regular Cab

Crew Cab

Seating Capacity, F/R

3/0 or 2/0

3/3 or 2/3

Front

Head Room – in. (mm)

40.3 (1022.6)

41.0 (1040.5)

Legroom – in. (mm)

41 (1041.3)

Shoulder Room – in. (mm)

66 (1676.4)

66 (1676.5)

Hip Room – in. (mm)

62.9 (1676.4)

63.2 (1604.6)

Seat Travel – in. (mm)

7.1 (179.2)

Recliner Range (degrees)

14°

42°

Rear

Head Room – in. (mm)

N/A

39.9 (1013.5)

Legroom – in. (mm)

N/A

40.3 (1023.6)

Shoulder Room – in. (mm)

N/A

65.7 (1670)

Hip Room – in. (mm)

N/A

63.2 (1605.2)

Interior Volume

Front – cu. ft. (cu m)

63.0 (1.8)

64.2 (1.8)

Rear – cu. ft. (cu m)

N/A

61.1 (1.7)

BODY AND CHASSIS

Model

2WD

4WD

Layout

Longitudinal, front engine

Longitudinal, front engine, transfer case

Construction

Ladder-type frame, steel

cab,

double-wall steel pickup

box

Ladder-type frame, steel cab,

double-wall steel pickup box

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SUSPENSION

Model

2WD

4WD

Front

Five-link beam axle with

coil springs

Five-link with track bar, coil springs,

stabilizer bar, solid axle

Rear

Hotchkiss leaf spring

suspension,

solid axle

Hotchkiss leaf spring suspension,

solid axle

STEERING

Regular Cab

Model

60” SRW

60” DRW

84” DRW

Wheelbase (nominal) – in. (mm)

143.1

143.3

167.3

Turning Diameter – ft. (m)(a)

41.7

47.9

Crew Cab®

Model

60” SRW

60” DRW

Wheelbase (nominal) – in. (mm)

172

172.2

Turning Diameter – ft. (m)(a)

45.1 (13.7)

45.4 (13.8)

BRAKES

Front

Size and Type – in. (mm)

Rotors 14.17 x 1.54-in. disc with twin-piston pin-slider caliper and ABS

Rear

Size and Type – in. (mm)

Rotors 14.09 x 1.34-in. disc with

twin-piston pin-slider caliper and ABS

Power-assist Type

Dual-rate, tandem diaphragm vacuum (Gas)

Hydro-boost (Diesel)

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DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES

Regular Cab 144.5"WB 60"CA DRW

4x2

4x4

Wheelbase

144.6

Track Width – Front

76.0

Track Width – Rear

73.6

Overall Length

234.3

Overall Width @ Single Ground Reference Point

(SgRP) Front

78.9

Overall Height

80.1

Suspension or Axle to Ground – Front

10.3

8.7

Suspension or Axle to Ground – Rear

8.4

Approach Angle

28.3

Ramp Breakover Angle

23.7

Departure Angle

31.1

Regular Cab 168.5"WB 84"CA DRW

4x2

4x4

Wheelbase

168.6

Track Width – Front

76.0

Track Width – Rear

73.6

Overall Length

258.3

Overall Width @ Single Ground Reference Point

(SgRP) Front

78.9

Overall Height

80.0

Suspension or Axle to Ground – Front

10.3

8.7

Suspension or Axle to Ground – Rear

8.4

Approach Angle

28.4

Ramp Breakover Angle

20.8

Departure Angle

31.0

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Regular Cab 192.5"WB 108"CA DRW

4x2

4x4

Wheelbase

192.6

Track Width – Front

76.0

Track Width – Rear

73.6

Overall Length

282.3

Overall Width @ Single Ground Reference Point

(SgRP) Front

78.9

Overall Height

79.9

Suspension or Axle to Ground – Front

10.3

8.8

Suspension or Axle to Ground – Rear

8.4

Approach Angle

28.5

Ramp Breakover Angle

18.2

Departure Angle

30.9

Regular Cab 204.5"WB 120"CA DRW

4x2

4x4

Wheelbase

204.6

Track Width – Front

76.0

Track Width – Rear

73.6

Overall Length

294.3

Overall Width @ Single Ground Reference Point

(SgRP) Front

78.9

Overall Height

79.8

Suspension or Axle to Ground – Front

10.3

8.7

Suspension or Axle to Ground – Rear

8.4

Approach Angle

28.6

Ramp Breakover Angle

17.2

Departure Angle

30.8

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