RAMEXAM22 - Ram Expert Exam Truck Foundations PT 2
A loaded trailer weighing more than _____ pounds should have its own brakes.
1,000
The trailer weight that triggers changing the setting on an Integrated Trailer Brake Controller from Light to Heavy is _____ pounds.
10,000
What type of rear axle and rear axle ratio does the Ram Power Wagon have?
11.5-inch beam rear axle with a 4.10 ratio
The Ram 3500 Max Tow features a _____ rear axle with a plate-type limited slip differential and 4.25-inch axle tubes.
12-inch
The Ram 3500 HD's Class V hitch/receiver supports up to _____ pounds in hitch capacity and 2,300 pounds in tongue weight.
23,000
What standard rear suspension does Ram 3500 have?
3-link with coil springs, trailing links and stabilizer bar
The TorqueFlite 8 eight-speed transmission is available on Ram 1500 Classic with the _____.
3.6-liter Pentastar V6 or the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine
The Surrond View Camera System provides _____ visibility on HD trucks.
360-degree
Which of the following rear axle gear ratios supports a truck's maximum trailer-towing capacity?
4.10
Ram 1500 TRX boasts 702 hp and goes 0 to 60 in _____.
4.5 seconds
Ram 1500 TRX is equipped with the _____ supoercharged HEMI V8 engine, the most powerful engine application in the history of Ram pickup trucks.
6..2-liter
For Ram 3500, the Cummins 6.7L I-6 High-Output Turbo Diesel engine is mated with the _____ transmission.
AISIN six-speed heavy-duty automatic
With respect to rear axle gear ratios, which of the following is most accurate?
As the numerical ratio goes up, towing capacity increases and fuel economy decreases.
When should the trailer brake controller gain setting be adjusted?
As towing conditions change due to load, road conditions or weather
All Ram Light-Duty pickup trucks have a structural rear bumper that provides _____ towing capabilities.
Class III
Ram 2500 Heavy-Duty pickup trucks include a _____ hitch/receiver that supports up to 2,000 pounds of tongue weight.
Class V
What do Ram part-time four-wheel-drive systems use to reduce parasitic loss?
Front axle disconnect system
Which of the following best describes the intended use of a part-time four-wheel drive system?
It is intended for use on loose or slippery surfaces.
Which of the following best describes an advanced center differential?
NOT Controls wheel slippage using traction control or similar technology
What style of differential does not vary the amount of torque sent to the wheels?
Open
The TorqueFlite 8 eight-speed automatic transmission on the _____ provides manual shifting capability.
Ram 1500 TRX
Which truck offers a full-time 4WD system?
Ram 1500 TRX
What vehicles have an available Quad Cab configuration?
Ram 1500 and Ram Classic
An on-demand four-wheel-drive system is available on _____.
Ram 1500 when equipped with the TorqueFlite 8 eight-speed automatic transmission
Which of the following best describes a "live" axle?
The axle shaft transmits torque to the wheels.
What do all open differentials have in common?
They allow opposing wheels to rotate at different speeds while cornering.
Which safety feature provides a single view of both sides of a trailer when backing up?
Trailer Reverse Guidance View
What are the transfer case options for Ram Heavy-Duty trucks?
one part-time manual-shift and one part-time electric-shift
