Frame Rail - Jeep Wrangler 1999 Electronic Service Manual

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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)
TOWING-FRONT END LIFTED (WHEEL LIFT)
(1) Raise the rear of the vehicle off the ground and
install tow dollies under rear wheels.
(2) Attach the wheel lift to the front wheels.
TOWING-REAR END LIFTED (WHEEL LIFT ONLY)
(1) Raise the front of the vehicle off the ground
and install tow dollies under front wheels.
(2) Attach the wheel lift to the rear wheels.
TOWING-FRONT END LIFTED (SLING-TYPE)
(1) Raise the rear of the vehicle off the ground and
install tow dollies under rear wheels.
(2) Attach T-hooks to the access holes on the out-
board side of the frame rails (Fig. 4).
(3) Before tightening the chain, position a protec-
tive pad between the chain and the bumper.
(4) Attach the safety chains to the vehicle (Fig. 5).
(5) Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position to
unlock the steering wheel.
Fig. 4 T-Hook Attachment
Fig. 5 Safety Chain Attachment
RECREATIONAL TOWING
Refer to the Owners Manual for towing procedures.
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 emer-
gency 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.
FLOOR JACK
When properly positioned, a floor jack can be used
to lift a Jeep vehicle (Fig. 6). Support the vehicle in
the raised position with jack stands at the front and
rear ends of the frame rails.
Fig. 6 Vehicle Lifting Locations
CAUTION: Do not attempt to lift a Jeep vehicle with
a floor jack positioned under:
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