Chrysler RAM TRUCK 2500 1994 Service Manual page 39

0 - 1 4 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
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• 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 AND RAMP ANGLE
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. I f necessary,
remove the wheels from the lifted end of the vehicle
and lower the vehicle closer to the ground, to in­
crease the ground clearance at the opposite end of
the vehicle. Install lug nuts on wheel attaching studs
to retain brake drums or rotors.
FLAT-BED TOWING RAMP ANGLE
I f a vehicle with flat-bed towing equipment is used,
the approach ramp angle should not exceed 15 de­
grees.
TWO-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLE TOWING
Chrysler Corporation recommends that a vehicle be
towed with the rear end lifted, whenever possible
(Fig.
5).
TOWING'REAR END LIFTED
CAUTION: Do not u s e steering column lock to s e ­
cure steering wheel during towing operation.
• Unlock steering column and secure steering wheel
in straight ahead position with a clamp device de­
signed for towing.
• Verify that steering components are i n good condi­
tion.
TOWING-FRONT END LIFTED
I f a two-wheel-drive vehicle cannot be towed with
the rear wheels lifted, i t can be towed with the front
wheels lifted with the transmission in the neutral po­
sition.
FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLE TOWING
Chrysler Corporation recommends that a vehicle be
transported on a flat-bed device. A Wheel-lift or
Sling-type device can be used provided all the wheels
are lifted off the ground using tow dollies.
TOWING WHEN KEYS ARE NOT AVAILABLE
When the vehicle is locked and keys are not avail­
able, use a flat bed hauler. A Wheel-lift or Sling-type
device can be used provided all the wheels are lifted
off the ground using tow dollies (Fig. 5).