1998 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual - Page 231
1998 Chevrolet Astro Manual
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Towing From the Front (Except All-Wheel Drive) Tow Limits -- 35 mph (56 k d h ) , 50 miles (80 km) NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or the front bumper system will be damaged. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car-carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle. Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel-lift equipment. To help avoid damage, install a towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and/or wheel-lift equipment. Do not attach winch cablesor J-hooks to suspension components when using car-carrier equipment. Always use T-hooks inserted in the T-hook slots. I 5-9