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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE

CONTENTS

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GENERAL INFORM ATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1JUM P STARTING, TOWING AND HOISTING . . . . 8

M AINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

GENERAL INFORMATION

INDEX

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GENERAL INFORMATIONCLASSIFICATION OF LUBRICANTS . . . . . . . . . . . 1FLUID CAPACITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1PARTS AND LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONS . . . 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

INTRODUCTIONSe r vice a n d m a in t e n a n ce p r oced u r es f or com p o-

n e n t s a n d sy st e m s l ist e d in Sch ed u leA or B ca n be

f ou n d by u sin g t h e G r ou p Ta b L oca t or in d ex a t t h e

f r o n t o f t h i s m a n u a l . I f i t i s n o t c l e a r w h i c h g r o u p

conta ins t he informa tion needed, refer to the index a tt h e ba ck o f t h is m a n u a l .

Th er e a r e t w o m a i n t en a n ce s ch ed u le s t h a t s h ow

proper service based on the conditions that the vehi-

cle is subjected to.

ScheduleA, l is t s s ch ed u le d m a i n t en a n ce t o b eperformed w hen th e vehicle is used for general t ra ns-

portation.

ScheduleB, l is t s m a in t e n a n ce in t e r va ls f o r ve h i-cle s t h a t a r e o p e r a t e d u n d e r t h e co n d it io n s l ist e d a t

the beginning of the Maintenance Schedule section.

U se t h e sch e d u le t h a t be st d e scr ibe s y o u r d r ivin g

conditions.

Wh er e t i me a n d m il ea g e a r e l is t ed , f ol low t h ein t e rva l t h a t occur s f ir st .

PARTS AND LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONSWh e n se rvice is r e q u ir e d , Ch r y sler Co r por a t io n

r e com m e n d s t h a t on ly Mop a r br a n d p a r t s , l ub r i-

ca n t s a n d ch em i ca l s b e u s e d. M op a r p rov id es t h e

best engineered products for servicing Chrysler Cor-

poration vehicles.

INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLSChrysler Corporation uses international symbols to

i d en t i fy en g in e com p a r t m en t l ub r ica n t a n d f lu id

inspection and fill locations (Fig. 1).

CLASSIFICATION OF LUBRICANTSO n ly lu br ica n t s t h a t a r e e n d or se d by t h e f o llow in g

or g a n iz a t i on s h ou ld b e u s ed t o s er v ice a C h r y s le r

Corporation vehicle.

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

American Petroleum Institute (API) (Fig. 2)

N a t i on a l L u br i ca t i n g G r e a s e I n s t it u t e (N L G I )

(Fig. 3)

Fig. 1 International Symbols

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ENGINE OIL

SAE GRADE RATING INDICATES ENGINE OIL VISCOSITY

An SAE visco sit y g r a d e is u se d t o sp e cif y t h e vis-

cosity of engine oil. SAE 30 specifies a single viscos-

it y en gi ne oil. E n gin e oil s a l so h a ve m ult iple

viscosit ies. These ar e specified w ith a dual SAE vis-

cosity grade which indicat es t he cold-to-hot tempera-ture viscosity range.

S AE 30 = s in gle g r a d e e n g in e oi l.

SAE 10W-30 = mult iple gra de engine oil.

API QUALITY CLASSIFICATION

The AP I Service G ra de specifies the type of perfor-

mance the engine oil is intended to provide. The API

Service G ra de specificat ions also a pply to energy con-

serving engine oils.

U se e n g in e o i l t h a t is API Se r vice Gr a d e Ce r t i f ie d

o r a n o i l t h a t co n f o r m s t o t h e API Se r vice Gr a d e SH

or SH /CD . MOPAR engine oils conform t o all of t hese

service grad es.Refer to Group 9, Engine for engine oil specificat ion.

GEAR LUBRICANTS

S AE r a t in gs a l so a p pl y t o m u lt i pl e g ra d e g ea r

lubricants. In addit ion, API classification defines the

lubricants usage.

LUBRICANTS AND GREASES

L u b r i c a t i n g g r e a s e i s r a t e d f o r q u a l i t y a n d u s a g e

by t h e N L GI . All a p p r o ve d p r o d u ct s h a ve t h e N L GI

s y m bol (F i g. 3) o n t h e l a b el . At t h e b ot t om N L G I

symbol is the usage and quality identification letters.

Wh e el bea r in g lu br ica n t is id en t i f ie d by t h e let t e rG. Ch a ssis lu br ica n t is id e n t i f ie d by t h e la t t e r L .

Th e l et t e r f ol low i n g t h e u s a g e l et t e r i n di ca t e s t h e

quality of the lubricant. The following symbols indi-

ca t e t h e h ig h e st q u a li t y.

FLUID CAPACITIES

FUEL TANK

St a n d a r d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 L (15 g a l .)

O pt ion a l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 L (22 g a l .)

Engine Oil W/Filter change

2.5L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.3 L (4.5 qts.)

3.9L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.8 L (4.0 qts.)

5.2L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.8 L (5.0 qts.)

Engine Oil W/O Filter change

2.5L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.8 L (4.0 qts.)3.9L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.3 L (3.5 qts.)

5.2L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.2 L (4.5 qts.)

Cooling System

2.5L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.2 L (9.8 qts.)

3.9L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.2 L (14.0 qts.)

5.2L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.5 L (14.3 qts.)

Automatic Transmission

Dry fill capacity.*

42RE & 46RE . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.0-10.4 L (19-22 pts.)

*Depending on type a nd size of internal cooler, lengtha n d i n s i d e d i a m e t e r o f c o o l e r l i n e s , o r u s e o f a n a u x i l -

iary cooler, these f igures may vary. Refer to Group 21,

Tra nsmission for proper fluid fill procedure.

Manual Transmission

NV3500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.0 L (2.1 qts.)

AX15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.1 L (3.3 qts.)

Transfer Case

NP231 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.2 L (2.5 pts.)

Front Axle

7-1/4 in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.4 L (3.0 pts.)

Rear Axle

7-1/4 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.4 L (3.0 pts.)

8-1/4 in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.1 L (4.4 pts.)

Power Steering

2WD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.81 L (1.7 pts.)

4WD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.18 L (2.5 pts.)

Fig. 2 API SymbolFig. 3 NLGI Symbol

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

INDEX

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GENERAL INFORMATION

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3SCHEDULEA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

SCHEDULEB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

UNSCHEDULED INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

GENERAL INFORMATION

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULESTh er e a r e t w o m a i n t en a n ce s ch ed u le s t h a t s h ow

proper service intervals for Dakota. Use the schedule

that best describes the conditions the vehicle is oper-

a t e d u n d e r . W h e n m ile a g e a n d t im e is l is t e d , f o l lo w

t h e in t e r va l t h a t o ccu r s f ir st .Schedule-A l is t s a l l t h e sch e du led m a in t e n a n ce t obe performed under normal operating conditions.

Schedule-B is a s ch ed u le f or v eh i cl es t h a t a r eusually operated under one or more of the following

conditions.

F r e q u e n t sh o r t t r ip d r ivin g le ss t h a n 5 m ile s (8

km )

Frequent driving in dusty conditions

Tra iler t owing

Extensive idling

Mor e t h a n 50% of y ou r d r ivin g is a t su st a in e d

high speeds during hot weather, above 90F (32C)

Off road driving Snow plow operation

Commercial service

U se t h e sch e d u le t h a t be st d e scr ibe s y o u r d r ivin g

conditions.

Wh er e t i me a n d m il ea g e a r e l is t ed , f ol low t h e

in t e rva l t h a t occur s f ir st .

UNSCHEDULED INSPECTION

At Each Stop For Fuel

Check engine oil level, add as required.

C h eck w i nd s hi el d w a s h er s ol ven t a n d a d d i f

required.

Once A Month

Ch e ck t ir e p r e ssu r e a n d lo o k f o r u n u su a l w e a r

o r d a m a g e .

I n sp e ct ba t t e r y a n d cle a n a n d t ig h t e n t e r m in a ls

a s r e q u ir e d .

Ch eck f luid levels of coola n t r e se r voir, p ow e r

st e e r in g a n d t r a n sm issio n a n d a d d a s n e e d e d .

Check all lights and all other electrical items for

correct operation.

At Each Oil Change

Inspect exhaust system.

Inspect brake hoses.

R ot a t e t h e t ir es a t ea ch oil ch a n ge in t er va l

shown on ScheduleA (7,500 miles) or every other

interva l sh own on scheduleB (6,000 miles).

Check coolant level, hoses and clamps.

I f t h e m ile a g e is le ss t h a n 7,500 m ile s (12 000k m ) y e a r ly, r e pla ce t h e e n g in e oi l f i l t er a t e a ch oi l

change.

SCHEDULE A

7,500 Miles (12 000 km) or at 6 months

Change engine oil.


Change engine oil.

Replace engine oil filter.

Lubricate steering linkage (4x2).


Change engine oil.

Lubricate front suspension ball joints.

Inspect front wheel bearings, clean and repack if

required (4x2).

Inspect brake linings.


Change engine oil.


Replace engine air cleaner element. Replace spark plugs.



Change engine oil.

D r a in a n d r e fi ll m a n u a l t r a n sm ission f lu id (2.5L

an d 3.9L).

D r a in a n d r ef il l a u t om a t i c t r a n s m i ss ion f lu id .

Re pla ce f il t e r a n d a d ju st ba n d s.

D r a in a n d r e f i l l t r a n sf e r ca se f lu id .


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Change engine oil.




required (4x2).

Inspect brake linings. F lu sh a n d r e p la ce e n g in e co o la n t a t 36 m o n t h s,

regardless of mileage.


Change engine oil.

F lu sh a n d r e p la ce e n g in e co o la n t i f n o t d o n e a t

36 months.


Change engine oil.


Replace engine air cleaner element.

Replace ignition cables. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.* Replace spark plugs. Replace fuel filter, Federal only.


Clean and relubricate crankcase inlet air cleaner

(3.9L and 5.2L).

*This maintenance is recommended by Chrysler to

t h e o w n e r b u t i s n o t r e q u i r e d t o m a i n t a i n t h e w a r -

r a n t y o n t h e P C V v a l v e .


Change engine oil.

Lubricate front suspension ball joints. Inspect front wheel bearings, clean and repack if

required (4x2).



Change engine oil.


Drain and refill manual transmission fluid (2.5L

and 3.9L only).

D r a in a n d r ef il l a u t om a t i c t r a n s m is s ion f lu id .

Re p la ce f i l t e r a n d a d ju st ba n d s.

D r a in a n d r e f i l l t r a n sf e r ca se .


F lu sh a n d r e p la ce e n g in e co o la n t i f i t h a s be e n

30,000 m iles (48 000 k m ) o r 24 m on t h s sin ce la st

change.


Change engine oil.


30,000 m iles (48 000 k m ) o r 24 m on t h s sin ce la st

change.


Change engine oil.


Replace engine air cleaner element. Replace spark plugs. Lubricate front suspension ball joints.

Lubricate steering linkage (4x2). Inspect front wheel bearings, clean and repack if

required (4x2).



Change engine oil.


Change engine oil.




30,000 m ile s (48 000 k m ) o r 24 m o n t h s sin ce la stchange.


Change engine oil.


and 3.9L only).






required (4x2).

Inspect brake linings. F lu sh a n d r e p la ce e n g in e co o la n t i f i t h a s be e n

30,000 m ile s (48 000 k m ) o r 24 m o n t h s sin ce la st

change.


Change engine oil.


Replace engine air cleaner element. Replace ignition cables. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.* Replace spark plugs. Replace fuel filter, Federal only.



(3.9L and 5.2L).


t h e o w n e r b u t i s n o t r e q u i r e d t o m a i n t a i n t h e w a r -


Important: I n sp e ct io n a n d se r vice sh o u ld a lso beperformed any t ime a malfunction is observed or sus-

pected.



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SCHEDULE B

3,000 Miles (5 000 km)

Change engine oil.

Lubricate steering linkage.

6,000 Miles (10 000 km) Change engine oil.



9,000 Miles (14 000 km)

Change engine oil.


12,000 Miles (19 000 km)

Change engine oil.



Re pla ce f i lt e r a n d a d ju st ba n d s.** Lubricate front suspension ball joints.

Ch a n g e r e a r a x le f lu id .

Change front axle fluid (4x4).



15,000 Miles (24 000 km)

Change engine oil.

Inspect engine air cleaner element, replaceas necessary. Lubricate steering linkage.




and 3.9L only).


21,000 Miles (34 000 km)

Change engine oil.


I n sp ect f r on t w h e e l be a r in g s, c le a n a n d r e pa ck

as required (4x2).




Re pla ce f i lt e r a n d a d ju st ba n d s.**






27,000 miles (43 000 km)

Change engine oil.


30.000 Miles (48 000 km)

Change engine oil.

Replace engine oil filter. Replace engine air cleaner element. Replace spark plugs. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.* Lubricate steering linkage.


t h e c u st om er b ut i s n o t r eq u ir ed t o m a i n t a i n w a r -


33,000 Miles (53,000 km)

Change engine oil.









and 3.9L only).





39,000 Miles (62 000 km)

Change engine oil.


42,000 Miles (67 000 km)

Change engine oil.



as required (4x2).


45,000 Miles (72 000 km)

Change engine oil. I nspect air cleaner filter, replace as neces-

sary. Lubricate steering linkage.

48,000 Miles (77 000 km)

Change engine oil.





Replace filter and replace bands.**



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51,000 Miles (82 000 km)

Change engine oil.

Lubricate steering linkage. Flush and replace engine coolant .

54,000 Miles (86 000 km)

Change engine oil.




and 3.9L only).

57,000 Miles (91 000 km)

Change engine oil.


60,000 Miles (96 000 km)

Change engine oil.


Replace engine air cleaner element. Replace ignition cables. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.* Replace spark plugs. D r a in a n d r ef il l a u t om a t i c t r a n s m is s ion f lu id .





Change front axle fluid (4x4). Replace fuel filter, Federal only.


(3.9L and 5.2L).


t h e c u st om e r b u t i s n o t r eq u ir ed t o m a i n t a i n w a r -


63,000 Miles (101 000 km)

Change engine oil.


as required (4x2).


66,000 Miles (106,000 km)

Change engine oil.



69,000 Miles (110 000 km)

Change engine oil.


72,000 Miles (115 000 km)

Change engine oil.





Re pla ce f il t e r a n d a d ju st ba n d s. D r a in a n d r e fi ll m a n u a l t r a n sm ission f lu id (2.5L

and 3.9L only).





75,000 Miles (120 000 km)

Change engine oil.

Inspect engine air cleaner element, replaceas necessary. Lubricate steering linkage.

78,000 Miles (125 000 km)

Change engine oil.



81,000 Miles (130 000 km)

Change engine oil.


Flush and replace engine coolant .

84,000 Miles (134 000 km)

Change engine oil.

Replace engine oil filter. I n sp ect f r on t w h e e l be a r in g s, c le a n a n d r e pa ck

as required (4x2).




Replace filter and adjust bands.**



87,000 Miles (139 000 km)

Change engine oil.


90,000 Miles (144 000 km)

Change engine oil.


Replace engine air cleaner element. Replace spark plugs. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.* I ns pect d r iv e b el t t e n si on , a d ju s t a s r eq u ir ed

(2.5L).






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and 3.9L only).


t h e c u st om e r b u t i s n o t r eq u ir ed t o m a i n t a i n w a r -


93,000 Miles (149 000 km)

Change engine oil.


96,000 Miles (154 000 km)

Change engine oil.







99,000 Miles (158 000 km) Change engine oil


102,000 Miles (163 000 km)

Change engine oil.



105,000 Miles (168 000 km)

Change engine oil.

Inspect engine air cleaner element, replaceas necessary.

I n sp ect f r on t w h e e l be a r in g s, c le a n a n d r e pa ckas required (4x2).


108,000 Miles (173 000 km)

Change engine oil.







and 3.9L only).

D r a in a n d r e f i l l t r a n sf e r ca se f lu id . Ch a n g e r e a r a x le f lu id .



111,000 Miles (178 000 km)

Change engine oil.


Flush and replace engine coolant .

114,000 Miles (182 000 km)

Change engine oil.



117,000 Miles (187 000 km)

Change engine oil.


120,000 Miles (192 000 km)

Change engine oil.


Replace engine air cleaner element. Replace ignition cables. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.* Replace spark plugs. Lubricate front suspension ball joints.






Replace fuel filter, Federal only.


(3.9L and 5.2L).

Inspect brake linings.*This maintenance is recommended by Chrysler to

t h e c u st om er b ut i s n o t r eq u ir ed t o m a i n t a i n w a r -


**P r olon g ed op er a t io n w it h h e a vy loa d in g , e spe -

cially in hot weather, use of vehicle for off-the-high-

w a y oper a t ion , t r a i ler t ow i ng , a n d s n ow pl ow i ng

require the more frequent transmission service indi-

ca t e d w it h a ** in Sch e du leB . P e r for m t h e se ser -

v ices if t he veh icle is oper a ted un der t hes e

conditions.

Important: I n sp e ct io n a n d se r vice sh o u ld a lso beperformed any t ime a malfunction is observed or sus-

pected.



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JUMP STARTING, TOWING AND HOISTING

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SERVICE PROCEDURES

FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLE TOWING . . . . . . 11HOISTING RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

TOWING RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9TWO-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLE TOWING . . . . . . 10

SERVICE PROCEDURES

JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE

WARNING: REVIEW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSAND WARNINGS IN GROUP 8A, BATTERY/START-ING/CHARGING SYSTEMS DIAGNOSTICS. DO NOT

JUMP START A FROZEN BATTERY, PERSONALINJURY CAN RESULT. DO NOT JUMP START WHENMAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY INDICATOR DOT ISYELLOW OR BRIGHT COLOR. DO NOT JUMP

START A VEHICLE WHEN THE BATTERY FLUID ISBELOW THE TOP OF LEAD PLATES. DO NOTALLOW JUMPER CABLE CLAMPS TO TOUCHEACH OTHER WHEN CONNECTED TO A BOOSTER

SOURCE. DO NOT USE OPEN FLAME NEAR BAT-TERY. REMOVE METALLIC JEWELRY WORN ONHANDS OR WRISTS TO AVOID INJURY BY ACCI-DENTAL ARCING OF BATTERY CURRENT. WHENUSING A HIGH OUTPUT BOOSTING DEVICE, DO

NOT ALLOW BATTERY VOLTAGE TO EXCEED 16VOLTS. REFER TO INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDEDWITH DEVICE BEING USED.

CAUTION: When using another vehicle as a

booster, do not allow vehicles to touch. Electricalsystems can be damaged on either vehicle.

TO JUMP START A DISABLED VEHICLE:

(1) R a i s e h ood on d is a b le d v eh i cl e a n d v is u a l ly

inspect engine compartment for:

B at tery cable clamp condition, clean if n ecessary.

Frozen battery. Yellow or bright color test indicator, if equipped.

Low battery fluid level.

Generator drive belt condition and tension.

Fuel fumes or leakage, correct if necessary.

CAUTION: If the cause of starting problem on dis-abled vehicle is severe, damage to booster vehiclecharging system can result.

(2) Wh en u si ng a n ot h er v eh icl e a s a b oos t er

source, turn off all accessories, place gear selector in

park or neutral, set park brake and operate engine at

1200 r pm.

(3) On disa bled vehicle, place gear selector in pa rk

or n e u t r a l a n d se t p a r k br a k e . Tu r n of f a l l a cce sso-

ries.

(4) Connect jumper cables to booster battery. RED

clamp to posit ive terminal (+ ) . BLACK clamp to neg-

ative terminal (-). DO NOT allow clamps at opposite

en d of ca b l es t o t ou ch , el ect r i ca l a r c w i ll r es u lt .

Review all warnings in this procedure.

(5) On disabled vehicle, connect RED jumper cable

cl a m p t o p os it iv e (+ ) t er m in a l . C on n ect B L AC K

ju m p er ca ble cla m p t o e n g in e g r ou n d a s close t o t h e

ground cable at taching point as possible (Fig. 1).

CAUTION: Do not crank starter motor on disabled

vehicle for more than 15 seconds, starter will over-heat and could fail.

(6) Allow ba t t e r y in d isa bled veh icle t o ch a r g e t o

at least 12.4 volts (75% charge) before a t tempting to

st a r t e n g in e . I f e n g in e d o e s n o t st a r t w it h in 15 se c-

o n d s, s t o p cr a n k in g e n g in e a n d a l lo w st a r t e r t o co o l

(15 min.), before cranking again.

DISCONNECT CABLE CLAM PS AS FOLLOWS:

D i s con n ect B L A C K ca b l e cl a m p f r om en g in e

ground on disabled vehicle.

Fig. 1 Jumper Cable Clamp Connections


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Wh en u si ng a B o os t er v eh icl e, d is con n ect

B L ACK ca ble cla m p f r o m ba t t e r y n e g a t ive t e r m in a l .

D iscon n e ct RED ca ble cla m p f r om ba t t e r y p osit ive

t e r m in a l .

D iscon n e ct RED ca ble cla m p f r om ba t t e r y p osi-

tive terminal on disabled vehicle.

TOWING RECOMM ENDATIONSA vehicle equipped with SAE approved sling-type

t o w in g e q u ipm e n t or a w h e el-l if t t o w in g d e vice ca n

be u sed t o t o w a l l DAKOTA vehicles. When towing a4WD vehicle, use tow dollies under the opposite end

of t h e veh icle. A ve h icle w it h a f la t -bed d e vice ca n

also be used to transport a disabled vehicle (Fig. 2).

A w o od e n cr ossbea m m a y be r e q u ir e d f or p r op er

connection when using the sling-type, front-end tow-

ing method.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

NOTE: The following safety precautions must beobserved when towing a vehicle.

Secure loose and protruding parts.

Al w a y s u s e a s a f et y ch a i n s y s t e m t h a t i s i n d e-

p en d e n t o f t h e l i f t in g a n d t o w in g e q u ipm e n t .

D o n o t a l l ow t ow i n g e qu i pm en t t o con t a c t t h e

disabled vehicles fuel tank.

D o n ot a l low a n y o n e u n d er t h e d isa ble d ve h icle

w h ile i t is l i f t e d by t h e t o w in g d e vice .

D o n o t a l low pa s s en ger s t o r id e i n a v eh icl e

being towed.

Al w a y s ob s er v e s t a t e a n d l oca l l a w s r eg a r d in g

towing regulations.

D o n ot t ow a v eh icl e i n a m a n n er t h a t cou ld

jeopardize the safety of the operator, pedestrians or

other motorists.

D o not a tt a ch t ow chain s, T-hooks, J -hooks, or a

t o w sl in g t o a bu m pe r, s t e er in g l in k a g e, d r ive sh a f t s

or a non-reinforced frame hole.

D o n o t t o w a h e a vily lo a d e d ve h icle . D a m a g e t ot h e ca b, ca r g o box o r f r a m e m a y r e su lt . U se a f la t bed

device to transport a loaded vehicle.

GROUND CLEARANCE

CAUTION: If vehicle is towed with wheelsremoved, install lug nuts to retain brake drums.

A towed vehicle should be ra ised until lif ted wheels

a r e a m in im u m 100 m m (4 in ) f r o m t h e g r o u n d . B e

su r e t h e r e is a d e q u a t e g r o u n d cle a r a n ce a t t h e o p po-

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

a n d low er t h e v eh icle cl os er t o t h e g rou nd , t o

increase the ground clearance at the opposite end of

t h e ve h icle. I n st a l l lu g n u t s on w h e e l a t t a ch in g st u d s

t o r e t a in br a k e d r u m s.

RAMP ANGLE

If a vehicle with flat-bed towing equipment is used,

t h e a p pr oa ch r a m p a n g le s h ou ld n ot exceed 15

degrees.

TOWING WHEN KEYS ARE NOT AVAILABLE

When the vehicle is locked and keys are not avail-

able, use a f lat bed ha uler. A Wheel-lift or Sling-typedevice can be used on 4WD vehicles provided all thewheels are lifted off the ground using tow dol-lies.

HOISTING RECOMM ENDATIONSRefer to th e Owners Man ual for emergency vehicle

lifting procedures.

FLOOR JACK

When properly positioned, a floor jack can be used

to lift a Da kota vehicle (Fig. 3). S upport t he vehicle

i n t h e r a i s e d p o s i t i o n w i t h j a c k s t a n d s a t t h e f r o n t

a n d r ea r en d s o f t h e f r a m e r a i ls .

CAUTION: Do not attempt to lift a vehicle with afloor jack positioned under:

An 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.

Fig. 2 Tow Vehicles With Approved Equipment


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HOIST

A vehicle can be lifted with:

A single-post, frame-contact hoist.

A twin-post , chassis hoist .

A ramp-type, drive-on hoist.

NOTE: When a frame-contact type hoist is used,verify that the lifting pads are positioned properly(Fig. 3).

WARNING: THE HOISTING AND JACK LIFTINGPOINTS PROVIDED ARE FOR A COMPLETE VEHI-CLE. WHEN A CHASSIS OR DRIVETRAIN COMPO-

NENT IS REMOVED FROM A VEHICLE, THECENTER OF GRAVITY IS ALTERED MAKING SOMEHOISTING CONDITIONS UNSTABLE. PROPERLYSUPPORT OR SECURE VEHICLE TO HOISTINGDEVICE WHEN THESE CONDITIONS EXIST.

TWO-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLE TOWINGChrysler C orporation recommends t ha t a vehicle be

towed with the rear end lifted, whenever possible.

TOWING-REAR END LIFTED

CAUTION: Do not use steering column lock to

secure steering wheel during towing operation.

2W D ve h icle s ca n be t o w e d w it h t h e f r o n t w h e e ls

o n t h e su r f a ce f o r e x t e n d e d d ist a n ce s a t sp e e d s n o t

exceeding 48 km /h (30 m ph).

(1) Atta ch the J -hooks a round the axle sha ft tubes

outboard of the rear springs (Fig. 4).

(2) Po sit ion a n d ce n t er t h e sl in g cr ossba r u n d er

a n d f o r w a r d o f t h e r e a r bu m p e r .

(3) At t a ch sa f e t y ch a in s a r o u n d t h e f r a m e r a i ls .

(4) Turn the ignit ion sw itch to t he OFF posit ion to

unlock the steering wheel.(5) S e cu r e st e e r in g w h e e l in st r a ig h t a h e a d p osi-

tion with a clamp device designed for towing.

(6) Ve r if y t h a t s t e er in g com p on e n t s a r e in g ood

condition.

(7) Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.

TOWING-FRONT END LIFTED

If a tw o-wheel-drive vehicle cannot be towed w ith

t h e r e a r w h e e ls l i f t e d , i t ca n be t o w e d w it h t h e f r o n twheels lifted.

CAUTION: Many vehicles are equipped with airdams, spoilers, and/or ground effect panels. To

avoid component damage, a wheel-lift towing vehi-cle or a flat-bed hauling vehicle is recommended.

(1) P o si ti on a w ood en cr os sb ea m w i t h s pa c er

blocks a t t h e f r on t of t h e d isa bled veh icle be low t h e

bumper (Fig. 5).

(2) Ce n t e r t h e sl in g cr ossba r w it h t h e bu m p er a n d

posit ion it forward of the wooden crossbeam.

CAUTION: Use tow chains with J-hooks for con-

necting to the disabled vehicles frame crossmem-ber. Never use T-hooks.

(3) At t a ch t h e J -h ook s t o t h e d isa bled veh icle a t

the frame front crossmember.

(4) Attach the safety chains to the disabled vehicle

a t t h e f r a m e r a i ls .


unlock the steering wheel.

Fig. 3 Correct Vehicle Lifting Locations

Fig. 4 Sling-Type, Rear-End TowingTypical



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TWO WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION

Provided the transmission is operable, tow only in

NEUTRAL a t s peed s n ot t o ex ceed 30 m ph (50km/h) a nd dista nces less tha n 15 miles (25km/h).

I f t h e v e h i c l e i s t o b e t o w e d m o r e t h a n 1 5 m i l e s ,

the propeller shaft should be disconnected or place

tow dollies under rear wheels.

TWO WHEEL DRIVEMANUAL

TRANSMISSION

To r ed u ce t h e p os s ib le d a m a g e of t r a n s m is s ion

components, the propeller shaft must be removed or

p la ce t o w d ollies u n d er t h e r e a r w h e e ls bef or e t ow -

ing.

FOUR-WHEEL-DRI VE VEHICLE TOWI NG

Chrysler C orpora tion recommends t ha t a vehicle bet r a n sp or t e d on a f la t -bed d e vice . A Wh e el-l if t or

S l in g -t y pe d ev ice ca n b e u s ed p rov id ed all thewheels are lifted off the ground using tow dol-lies.

FOUR WHEEL DRIVE TOWINGREAR END

LIFTED

(1) Ra ise t h e f r on t of t h e veh icle o f f t h e g r ou n d

a n d in st a l l t o w d ollies u n d er f r on t w h e els.

(2) Atta ch the J -hooks a round the axle sha ft tubes

outboard of the rear springs (Fig. 4).

(3) Po sit ion a n d ce n t er t h e sl in g cr ossba r u n d er

a n d f o r w a r d o f t h e r e a r bu m p e r .(4) At t a ch sa f e t y ch a in s a r o u n d t h e f r a m e r a i ls .



(6) S e cu r e st e e r in g w h e e l in st r a ig h t a h e a d p osi-

tion with a clamp device designed for towing.

(7) Sh if t t h e t r a n sf e r ca se t o N EU TRAL .

Fig. 5 Sling-Type, Front-End Towing2WD Vehicles

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FOUR WHEEL DRIVE TOWINGFRONT END

LIFTED

CAUTION: Many vehicles are equipped with airdams, spoilers, and/or ground effect panels. Toavoid component damage, a wheel-lift towing vehi-

cle or a flat-bed hauling vehicle is recommended.

(1) Raise the rear of the vehicle off the ground and

install tow dollies under rear wheels.

(2) P o si t ion a w ood en cr os sb ea m w i t h s pa cer

blocks a t t h e f r on t of t h e d isa ble d ve h icle be low t h ebumper (Fig. 6).

(3) C e n t er t h e sl in g cr ossba r w it h t h e bu m p er a n d

posit ion it forward of the wooden crossbeam.

CAUTION: Use tow chains with T-hooks for con-necting to the disabled vehicles frame crossmem-ber. Never use J-hooks.

(4) At t a ch t h e T-h ook s t o t h e d isa bled veh icle a t

the frame front crossmember.

(5) Attach the safety chains to the disabled vehicle

a t t h e f r a m e r a i ls .



(7) Sh if t t h e t r a n sf e r ca se t o N EU TRAL .

Fig. 6 Sling-Type, Front-End Towing4WD Vehicles



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