Dodge Durango

 Service Manual

Lubrication and Maintenance » Jump starting, towing and hoisting
Hoisting recommendations

WARNING: THE HOISTING AND JACK LIFTING POINTS PROVIDED ARE FOR A COMPLETE VEHICLE.

WHEN A CHASSIS OR DRIVETRAIN COMPONENT IS REMOVED FROM A VEHICLE, THE CENTER OF GRAVITY IS ALTERED MAKING SOME HOISTING CONDITIONS UNSTABLE. PROPERLY SUPPORT OR SECURE VEHICLE TO HOISTING DEVICE WHEN THESE CONDITIONS EXIST.

FLOOR JACK

CAUTION: Do not attempt to lift a vehicle with a floor jack positioned under:

• An axle tube.
• Aluminum differential.
• A body side sill.
• A steering linkage component.
• A drive shaft.
• The engine or transmission oil pan.
• The fuel tank
• A front suspension arm.

When properly positioned, a floor jack can be used to lift a Durango vehicle (Fig. 3). Support the vehicle in the raised position with jack stands at the front and rear ends of the frame rails.

HOIST

A vehicle can be lifted with:

• A single-post, frame-contact hoist.
• A twin-post, chassis hoist.

Fig. 3 Correct Vehicle Lifting Locations-Typical

• A ramp-type, drive-on hoist.

NOTE: When a frame-contact type hoist is used, verify that the lifting pads are positioned properly (Fig. 3).

Jump starting procedure

Towing recommendations

Two-wheel-drive vehicle towing

Four-wheel-drive vehicle towing

Hoisting recommendations