Chrysler 300M Service Manual page 33

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TOWING (Continued)
be sure the rear end of disabled vehicle has at least
100 mm (4 inches) ground clearance. If minimum
ground clearance cannot be reached, use a towing
dolly. If a flat bed device is used, the approach angle
should not exceed :
• 13 degrees for Intrepid
• 12 degrees for Concorde and 300M
• Additional ramping may be required.
Fig. 8 RECOMMENDED TOWING DEVICES
1 - WHEEL LIFT
2 - FLAT BED
GROUND CLEARANCE
CAUTION: If vehicle is towed with wheels removed,
install lug nuts to retain brake drums or rotors.
A towed vehicle should be raised until lifted wheels
are a minimum 100 mm (4 in) from the ground. Be
sure there is adequate ground clearance at the oppo-
site end of the vehicle, especially when towing over
rough terrain or steep rises in the road. If necessary,
remove the wheels from the lifted end of the vehicle
and lower the vehicle closer to the ground, to
increase the ground clearance at the opposite end of
the vehicle. Install lug nuts on wheel attaching studs
to retain braking discs.
TIE DOWN LOCATIONS FOR FLAT BED TOWING
There are two reinforced elongated holes on each
side of the vehicle designed to serve as hold down
locations. These locations can safely hold the vehicle
to the towing device using T or R hooks.
• Bottom of the forward torque box between the
front frame rail and the rocker panel.
• Bottom of the rearward torque box forward of
the rear wheel.
FRONT TOWING PROCEDURES
CAUTION: Do Not tow vehicle from the front with
sling type towing device. Damage to bumper fascia
will result.
Always tow vehicle with front wheels off the
ground as shown (Fig. 9).
Fig. 9 TOWING
Use a flat bed towing device when wheel lift tow-
ing device is not available.
REAR TOWING PROCEDURES
CAUTION: Do not tow vehicle with the rear end
lifted.
If damage to the vehicle prevents front towing, use
a flat bed towing device.
CAUTION: Do not push the vehicle with another
vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans-
axle can result.
GROUND CLEARANCE
CAUTION: If vehicle is towed with wheels removed,
install lug nuts to retain brake drums or rotors.
A towed vehicle should be raised until lifted wheels
are a minimum 100 mm (4 in) from the ground. Be
sure there is adequate ground clearance at the oppo-
site end of the vehicle, especially when towing over
rough terrain or steep rises in the road. If necessary,
remove the wheels from the lifted end of the vehicle
and lower the vehicle closer to the ground, to
increase the ground clearance at the opposite end of
the vehicle. Install lug nuts on wheel attaching studs
to retain braking discs.
TIE DOWN LOCATIONS FOR FLAT BED TOWING
There are two reinforced elongated holes on each
side of the vehicle designed to serve as hold down
locations. These locations can safely hold the vehicle
to the towing device using T or R hooks.
• Bottom of the forward torque box between the
front frame rail and the rocker panel.
• Bottom of the rearward torque box forward of
the rear wheel.
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