Towing; Standard Procedure - Towing - Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual

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HOISTING (Continued)
Fig. 7 FRONT LIFT PAD LOCATION
1 - BODY MOUNT BRACKET
2 - FRONT LIFT PAD
3 - TRANSMISSION CROSSMEMBER BRACKET
4 - FRAME RAIL
Fig. 8 REAR LIFT PAD LOCATION
1 - FRAME RAIL
2 - REAR LIFT PAD
3 - LEAF SPRING MOUNTING BRACKET
4 - BOX MOUNTING BRACKET

TOWING

STANDARD PROCEDURE - TOWING

A vehicle equipped with SAE approved sling-type
towing equipment can be used to tow all vehicles.
When towing a 4WD vehicle using a wheel-lift towing
device, use tow dollies under the opposite end of the
vehicle. A vehicle with flat-bed device can also be
used to transport a disabled vehicle (Fig. 9).
A wooden crossbeam may be required for proper
connection when using the sling-type, front-end tow-
ing method.
LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE
Fig. 9 Tow Vehicles With Approved Equipment
1 - SLING TYPE
2 - WHEEL LIFT
3 - FLAT BED
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION: The following safety precautions must be
observed when towing a vehicle:
• Secure loose and protruding parts.
• Always use a safety chain system that is inde-
pendent of the lifting and towing equipment.
• Do not allow towing equipment to contact the
disabled vehicle's fuel tank.
• Do not allow anyone under the disabled vehicle
while it is lifted by the towing device.
• Do not allow passengers to ride in a vehicle
being towed.
• Always observe state and local laws regarding
towing regulations.
• Do not tow a vehicle in a manner that could
jeopardize the safety of the operator, pedestrians or
other motorists.
• Do not attach tow chains, T-hooks, J-hooks, or a
tow sling to a bumper, steering linkage, drive shafts
or a non-reinforced frame hole.
• Do not tow a heavily loaded vehicle. Damage to
the cab, cargo box or frame may result. Use a flatbed
device to transport a loaded vehicle.
GROUND CLEARANCE
CAUTION: If vehicle is towed with wheels removed,
install lug nuts to retain brake drums or rotors.
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