Chrysler RAM TRUCK 2500 1994 Service Manual page 38

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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 0 - 13
DISCONNECT CABLE CLAMPS AS FOLLOWS:
• Disconnect BLACK cable clamp from engine
ground on disabled vehicle.
• When using a Booster vehicle, disconnect BLACK
cable clamp from battery negative terminal. Discon­
nect RED cable clamp from battery positive terminal.
• Disconnect RED cable clamp from battery positive
terminal on.
PORTABLE STARTING UNIT
There are many types of portable starting units
available for starting engines. Follow the manufac­
turer's instructions and observe the listed precau­
tions when involved i n any engine starting
procedure.
HOISTING RECOMMENDATIONS
Refer to the Owner's Manual for emergency vehicle
lifting procedures.
FLOOR J A C K
When properly positioned, a floor jack can be used
to lift a vehicle (Fig. 4). Support the vehicle i n the
raised position with jack stands at the front and rear
ends of the frame rails.
CORRECT VEHICLE LIFTING LOCATIONS J9400-17
Fig. 4 Vehicle Lifting Locations
CAUTION: Do not lift vehicle with a floor jack posi
tioned under:
• A n axle tube
• A body side sill
• A steering linkage component
• A drive shaft
• The engine or transmission oil pan
• The fuel tank
• A front suspension arm
Use the correct frame rail lifting locations
only (Fig. 4).
HOIST
A vehicle can be lifted with:
• A single-post, frame-contact hoist
• A twin-post, chassis hoist
• A ramp-type, drive-on hoist
When a frame-contact type hoist is used, ver­
ify that the lifting pads are positioned properly
(Fig, 4).
WARNING: THE HOISTING AND JACK LIFTING
POINTS PROVIDED ARE FOR A COMPLETE VEHI­
CLE. WHEN A CHASSIS OR DRIVETRAIN COMPO­
NENT IS REMOVED FROM A VEHICLE, THE
CENTER OF GRAVITY IS ALTERED MAKING SOME
HOISTING CONDITIONS UNSTABLE. PROPERLY
SUPPORT OR SECURE VEHICLE TO HOISTING DE­
VICE WHEN THESE CONDITIONS EXIST.
TOWING RECOMMENDATIONS
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 a tow dolly under the opposite end of the
vehicle. A vehicle with flat-bed device can also be
used to transport a disabled vehicle.
A wooden crossbeam may be required for proper
connection when using the sling-type, front-end tow­
ing method.
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
The following safety precautions must be ob­
served when towing a vehicle.
• Secure loose and protruding parts.
• Always use a safety chain system that is indepen­
dent of the lifting and towing equipment.
• Do not allow towing equipment to contact the dis­
abled vehicle's fuel tank.
• Do not allow anyone under the disabled vehicle
while i t is lifted by the towing device.
• Do not allow passengers to ride i n a vehicle being
towed.
• Always observe state and local laws regarding tow­
ing regulations.
• Do not tow a vehicle in a manner that could jeop­
ardize the safety of the operator, pedestrians or other
motorists.
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