Jeep Cherokee (KL): Trailer towing

In this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully review this information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible.

To maintain the New Vehicle LimitedWarranty coverage, follow the requirements and recommendations in this manual concerning vehicles used for trailer towing.

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Certification Label As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver's side door or pillar. This label cont ...

Next pageCommon Towing Definitions

The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicl ...

Other materials:

Drive axle assembly. Tube axle assembly. Axle shaft-cardan U-joint
Drive axle assembly REMOVAL  Raise and support the vehicle.  Position a suitable lifting device under the axle.  Secure axle to device.  Remove the wheels and tires.  Remove the brake rotors and calipers from the axle. Refer to Group 5, Brakes, for proper pro ...