Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles - Dodge Nitro 2011 Owner's Manual

15 miles (24 km), tow with the rear wheels OFF the
ground (on a flatbed, or with the rear wheels raised using
a wheel lift or towing dolly), or remove the driveshaft.
WARNING!
If the driveshaft is removed, the vehicle can roll even
if the transmission is in PARK, which could cause
serious injury or death.
The parking brake must be firmly engaged and the
wheels chocked during driveshaft removal and installa-
tion. The parking brake must remain engaged unless the
vehicle is securely and properly connected to the tow
vehicle, or the driveshaft is completely reinstalled. See
your authorized dealer for proper driveshaft removal
and reinstallation procedures,
orientation/alignment, use of thread-locking compound,
proper bolt torque specifications, etc.

Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles

The manufacturer requires towing with all wheels OFF
the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on
a flatbed or with one end of vehicle raised and the
opposite end on a towing dolly.
• Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used.
Internal damage to the transmission or transfer
case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used
when towing.
• Failure to follow these towing methods could
result in damage to the transmission and/or trans-
fer case. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
including flange
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