2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab Owner Manual - Page 386

STARTING AND OPERATING 385 Double Line vehicle's frame/tow hook and run the wire rope through a snatch block. Disengage the clutch and, using the snatch block, pull out enough wire to reach your anchor point. Do not attach the hook to the mounting kit. Secure to the anchor point with a tree trunk protector or choker chain. Attach the clevis/shackle. Attach the shackle to the two ends of the strap/chain, being careful not to over tighten (tighten and back-off 1/2 turn). POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical Because pulling power decreases with the number of steering capability if power assist is lost. layers of wire rope on the winch drum, you can use a If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will snatch block to double line out more wire rope. This still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condidecreases the number of layers of wire rope on the drum, tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering and increases pulling power. Start by feeding out enough effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during wire rope to free the winch hook. Attach the hook to your parking maneuvers. 5