6.7 TowingSome restrictions apply to towing the cars covered by this manual. 1985-1990 models can be towed either flat, on all four wheels, or by a tow truck using typical sling-type towing equipment. 1991 and later models must be towed with wheel lift towing equipment.
If flat-towing the car, use the towing eyes at the front of the car under the bumper (Fig. 6-3). Set the transmission in neutral.
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If using sling-type towing equipment, attach grab hooks to the towing eyes under the bumper, position a four-foot-long piece of 4 x 4 against the eyes and under the bumper, and raise the car four inches off the ground as shown in Fig. 6-4. Attach safety chains at the front to the lower control arms, and at the rear to the rear axle. Set the transmission in neutral.
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If using wheel lift towing equipment, attach wheel lift equipment to wheels, attach safety straps to wheels, and attach safety chains to lower control arms. Maintain a towing clearance of 6-12 inches between tires and ground. Cars with manual transmission should not be towed faster than 50 mph or further than a distance of 50 miles (80 km/h, 80 km) if the front wheels are on the ground. Damage to the transmission could result. If exceeding the limits, use wheel dollies, or remove the drive axles and support the front wheel bearings as described in SUSPENSION AND STEERING. |
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