Jeep Cherokee

 Service Manual

Lubrication and maintenance » Jump starting, towing and hoisting
Two-wheel-drive vehicle towing

TOWING-REAR END LIFTED (SLING-TYPE) 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 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) OR A FORWARD DRIVE GEAR (MANUAL TRANSMISSION).

CAUTION: Do not use steering column lock to secure steering wheel during towing operation.

2WD XJ vehicles can be towed with the front wheels on the surface for extended distances at speeds not exceeding 48 km/h (30 mph). If the vehicle is equipped with a factory installed trailer tow package, use a SAE approved wheel lift device.

1.  Attach J-hooks around the axle shaft tube outboard of the shock absorber.
2.  Place the sling crossbar under and forward of the bumper.
3.  Attach safety chains around the frame rails.
4.  Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position to unlock the steering wheel.
5.  Secure steering wheel in the straight ahead position with a clamp device designed for towing.
6.  Verify that steering components are in good condition.
7.  Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.

TOWING-REAR END LIFTED (WHEEL LIFT)

1.  Raise front of vehicle off ground and install tow dollies under front wheels.
2.  Attach wheel lift to rear wheels.
3.  Place transmission in neutral.
4.  Raise vehicle to towing height.
5.  Place transmission in park (automatic transmission) or fist gear (manual transmission).

TOWING-FRONT END LIFTED

To prevent damage to front fascia components, use only a Wheel-Lift type towing device or Flat-Bed hauling equipment.

If using the wheel-lift towing method:

1.  Raise rear of vehicle off ground and install tow dollies under rear wheels.
2.  Attach wheel lift to front wheels.
3.  Place transmission in neutral.
4.  Raise vehicle to towing height.
5.  Place transmission in park (automatic transmission) or fist gear (manual transmission).

Jump starting procedure

Two-wheel-drive vehicle towing

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Emergency tow hooks