Chrysler Vehicle User Manual page 26

TJ
TOWING (Continued)
Fig. 8 Towing With Tow Dollies
1 - TOW DOLLY
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• 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.
GROUND CLEARANCE
CAUTION: If vehicle is towed with wheels removed,
install lug nuts to retain brake drums.
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. If necessary,
remove the wheels from the lifted end of the vehicle
and lower the vehicle closer to the ground, to
increase the ground clearance at the opposite end of
the vehicle. Install lug nuts on wheel attaching studs
to retain brake drums.
FLAT-BED TOWING RAMP ANGLE
If a vehicle with flat-bed towing equipment is used,
the approach ramp angle should not exceed 15
degrees.
LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE
VEHICLE TOWING
WARNING: WHEN TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
AND THE DRIVE WHEELS ARE SECURED IN A
WHEEL LIFT OR TOW DOLLIES, ENSURE THE
TRANSMISSION IS IN THE PARK POSITION (AUTO-
MATIC TRANSMISSION) OR A FORWARD DRIVE
GEAR (MANUAL TRANSMISSION).DO NOT ATTACH
SLING-TYPE TOWING EQUIPMENT TO THE REAR
OF A TJ.
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. 9).
(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.
10).
(5) Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position to
unlock the steering wheel.
Fig. 9 T-Hook Attachment
1 - PROTECTIVE PAD
2 - BUMPER
3 - CHAIN
4 - T-HOOK
5 - ACCESS HOLE
6 - FRAME
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