Vehicle Lifting: Service and Repair

TOWING AND HOISTING

WRECKER TOWING RECOMMENDATION




FRONT TOWING PICKUP

CAUTION: Do not tow this vehicle with a wrecker using sling-type equipment to prevent the bumper from deformation. If this vehicle is towed, use wheel lift or flat bed equipment.
- Make sure that the transmission remains in the "N" position.
- For the four-wheel-drive vehicle, move the transfer shift lever to "2H" position
The vehicle may be towed on its rear wheels for extended distances provided the parking brake is released. It is recommended that vehicles be towed using the front pickup whenever possible.




REAR TOWING PICKUP

CAUTION: This vehicle cannot be towed by a wrecker using sling-type equipment to prevent the lower arm from deformation. If this vehicle is towed, use a wheel lift or flat bed equipment.
- Do not use the steering column lock to secure the front wheel for towing.
- For the four-wheel-drive vehicle, move the transfer shift lever to "2H" position.
- If these limits cannot be met, the front wheels must be placed on a tow dolly.
Automatic transmission vehicle may be towed on the front wheels at speeds not to exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) for distances not to exceed 30 km (18 miles).

TOWING WHEN KEYS ARE NOT AVAILABLE
When a locked vehicle must be towed and keys are not available, the vehicle may be lifted and towed from the front, provided the parking brake is released. If not released, the rear wheels should be placed on a tow dolly.

HOISTING




EMERGENCY JACKING
Place a jack under one of the jacking points shown in the illustration.




FLOOR JACK

CAUTION:
- A floor lack must never be used on any part of the underbody.
- Do not attempt to raise one entire side of the vehicle by placing a jack midway between front and rear wheels. This practice may result in permanent damage to the body.

A regular floor jack may be used under the front crossmember or rear frame.




POST TYPE

CAUTION: When service procedures require removal of the rear suspension, the fuel tank or the spare tire, place additional weight on the rear end of the vehicle or anchor the vehicle to a hoist to prevent center of gravity changes.

Special care should be taken when raising the vehicle on a frame contact type hoist. The hoist must be equipped with the proper adapters in order to support the vehicle at the proper locations shown in the illustration.
Conventional hydraulic hoists may be used after determining that the adapter plates will make firm contact with the side frame.