B3000 SE Regular Cab 2WD V6-3.0L OHV (2002)
Towing Information: Service and Repair
Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. State and local laws must be followed.
When a vehicle is towed on its front wheels, lock the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a steering wheel clamp.
On 4x2 vehicles, it is acceptable to tow the vehicles with the front wheels on the ground and the rear wheels off the ground.
On 4x4 vehicles, it is recommended that the vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment.
Do not tow with sling belt equipment.
WARNING: When disconnecting/connecting the propeller shaft, the parking brake must be set and the wheels must be blocked to ensure the
vehicle does not roll during this procedure.
Front Towing
Before the vehicle is towed on its front wheels, release the parking brake and put the gearshift (both manual and automatic) in N (Neutral). If the
transmission is malfunctioning, place the front wheels on doilies or disconnect the front propeller shaft. If the transfer case is malfunctioning, disconnect
the front propeller shaft from the axle and secure or place the front wheels on dollies.
Rear Towing
Before the vehicle is towed on its rear wheels, release the parking brake and put the gearshift (both manual and automatic) in N (Neutral). If the
transmission is malfunctioning, place the rear wheels on dollies or disconnect the rear propeller shaft. If the transfer case is malfunctioning, disconnect
the rear propeller shaft from the axle and secure or place the rear wheels on dollies.
TOWING TWO-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES
Towing with the rear wheels off the ground
For manual or automatic transmissions:
1. Place the transmission in N (Neutral).
2. Lock the steering wheel straight ahead.
3. Do not exceed 55 mph (88 km/h).
Towing a vehicle with a manual transmission with all four wheels on the ground or with the front wheels off the ground:
1. Place the transmission in N (Neutral).
2. There is no limitation on the distance you can tow a vehicle with a manual transmission.
3. Do not exceed the maximum speed limited by the towing equipment manufacturer's recommendations.
Towing a vehicle with an automatic transmission with all four wheels on the ground or with the front wheels off the ground:
1. Place the transmission in N (Neutral).
2. Do not drive faster than 35 mph (56 km/h).
3. Do not tow faster than 50 miles (80 km).
NOTE: If you must tow faster than 50 miles (80 km) or faster than 35 mph (56 km/h), you must disconnect the propeller shaft. Even with the
propeller shaft disconnected, you should not exceed 55 mph (88 km/h).
TOWING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES
On 4x4 vehicles, it is recommended that the vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment.
