Jeep cherokee 2000 Service Manual page 15

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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)
TOWING-REAR END LIFTED (WHEEL LIFT)
(1) Raise front of vehicle off ground and install tow
dollies under front wheels.
(2) Attach wheel lift to rear wheels.
(3) Place transmission in neutral.
(4) Raise vehicle to towing height.
(5) Place transmission in park (automatic trans-
mission) or first gear (manual transmission).
TOWING-FRONT END LIFTED
To prevent damage to front fascia components, use
only a Wheel-Lift type towing device or Flat-Bed
hauling equipment.
(1) Raise the rear of the vehicle off the ground and
install tow dollies under rear wheels.
(2) Attach wheel lift to front wheels.
(3) Place transmission in neutral.
(4) Raise vehicle to towing height.
(5) Place transmission in park (automatic trans-
mission) or first gear (manual transmission).
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS
WARNING: REMAIN AT A SAFE DISTANCE FROM A
VEHICLE THAT IS BEING TOWED VIA ITS TOW
HOOKS. THE TOW STRAPS/CHAINS COULD BREAK
AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
Some Jeep vehicles are equipped with front and
rear emergency tow hooks. The tow hooks should be
used for EMERGENCY purposes only.
CAUTION: DO NOT use emergency tow hooks for
tow truck hook-up or highway towing.
HOISTING RECOMMENDATIONS
Refer to the Owner's Manual for emergency vehicle
lifting procedures.
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
FLOOR JACK
When properly positioned, a floor jack can be used
to lift a Jeep vehicle (Fig. 2) and (Fig. 3). Support the
vehicle in the raised position with jack stands at the
front and rear ends of the frame rails.
Fig. 2 Vehicle Lifting Locations
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