Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer
This section guides you in the proper
loading of your vehicle, trailer, or both.
Keep your loaded vehicle weight within
its design rating capability, with or
without a trailer...
WARNING: Towing trailers
beyond the maximum recommended
gross trailer weight exceeds the limit
of your vehicle and could result in
engine damage, transmission damage,
structural damage, loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover and personal
injury...
Other information:
Removal
Passenger seat
Remove the OCS .
Refer to: Occupant Classification System (OCS) Sensor - Vehicles With:
Multi-Contour Seats (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and
Installation).
Driver seat
Raise and extend the front seat cushion leg extensions to ease retainer access...
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
NOTE:
The crankshaft connecting rod journals must be
within specifications to check the connecting rod bearing journal
clearance.
Remove the connecting rod bearing cap and connecting rod bearing...