When the transfer case is in the NEUTRAL po-
sition, both axles are disengaged from the pow-
ertrain. This allows the vehicle to be towed
without removing the drive shafts.
(2) Shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL.
(3) The vehicle can now be towed with the front
wheels raised (refer to Sling-Type, Front-End Tow-
ing).
VEHICLE DOORS LOCKED
Place a tow dolly under the rear wheels (Fig. 14)
and tow with the front end raised (refer to Sling-
Type, Front-End Towing).
4WD EMERGENCY TOWINGÐTRANSFER CASE
NOT SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL
When a situation arises and the transfer case can-
not be shifted to NEUTRAL, any of the following
methods can be used to tow a 4WD vehicle.
Drive shafts not removed, place the rear
wheels on a tow dolly and tow with the front
end raised.
Drive shafts not removed, place the front
wheels on a tow dolly and tow with the rear end
raised.
Rear drive shaft removed, tow with the front
end raised.
Front drive shaft removed, tow with the rear
end raised.
Both drive shafts removed, tow with all four
wheels on the road surface.
(1) Turn ignition key switch to the unlocked (OFF)
position.
(2) Shift the transmission to the NEUTRAL posi-
tion.
(3) Determine the method by which the vehicle
will be towed and prepare the vehicle for towing.
(4) Connect the vehicle to the tow vehicle. Refer to
the applicable procedure.
FLAT TOWING (4 TIRES/WHEELS ON
SURFACE)
Tow a vehicle in this manner only when all four
wheels will freely rotate. Prepare the vehicle accord-
ing to the following procedures.
2WD VEHICLES
(1) Mark the drive shaft and the axle drive pinion
gear shaft yoke for installation alignment reference.
(2) Remove the drive shaft. Install a protective
covering over the drive shaft U-joints to retain them
assembled and protected.
(3) Cover the open end of the transmission exten-
sion housing.4WD VEHICLES
(1) Mark the drive shafts and the axle drive pinion
gear shaft yokes for installation alignment reference.
(2) Remove the drive shafts. Install a protective
covering over the drive shaft U-joints/CV-joints to re-
tain them assembled and protected.
(3) Cover the exposed ends of the transfer case.
CAUTION: Whenever a drive shaft has been re-
moved and installed, check the transmission fluid
level of the transmission and transfer case. Driving
a vehicle with low tranfer case fluid can damage the
transmission and transfer case.
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS
WARNING: REMAIN AT A SAFE DISTANCE FROM A
VEHICLE THAT IS BEING TOWED VIA ITS TOW
HOOKS. THE TOW STRAPS/CHAINS COULD POSSI-
BLY BREAK AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
Some Jeeptvehicles are equipped with emergency
tow hooks located at the front end (Fig. 15). Some
Jeeptvehicles also have emergency tow hooks lo-
cated at the rear ende. The tow hooks should be used
forEMERGENCYpurposes only.
CAUTION: DO NOT use emergency tow hooks for
tow truck hook-up or highway towing.
Fig. 15 Emergency Front Tow HooksÐXJ & YJ
Vehicles
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