Nissan Armada 2025-2026 Owner's Manual: Flat towing your vehicle
Flat towing
Flat towing—also referred to as dinghy towing or “4-down” towing—means towing your Nissan Armada with all four wheels in contact with the ground.
This method is commonly used when a vehicle is towed behind a motorhome or recreational vehicle. However, it is critical to understand that not all configurations of the Nissan Armada are designed for this type of towing.
CAUTION
- Failure to follow the correct towing procedures for your Nissan Armada can result in severe and costly transmission damage.
- When towing your Nissan Armada, always tow the vehicle forward—never backward—to prevent drivetrain damage.
- DO NOT flat tow any Nissan Armada equipped with an automatic transmission. Towing with all four wheels on the ground will cause internal transmission damage due to insufficient lubrication.
- DO NOT tow any Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Nissan Armada with any wheels on the ground, as this can result in serious damage to the transfer case and drivetrain components.
Automatic Transmission
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) models
Four-wheel drive Nissan Armada models must never be towed with any wheels in contact with the ground. Always use proper transport equipment such as a flatbed truck.
Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models
For two-wheel drive Nissan Armada models equipped with an automatic transmission, towing requires the use of a suitable vehicle dolly.
The dolly must support the drive wheels of the vehicle to prevent transmission damage. Always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines when using towing equipment with your Nissan Armada.
Towing safety
Trailer hitch
Your Nissan Armada is equipped with a factory-installed trailer towing package
designed to support reliable and safe towing operations.
This package includes a robust, frame-mounted ...
Uniform tire quality grading
DOT (Department Of Transportation) tire quality grading standards apply to all
passenger vehicle tires, including those used on the Nissan Armada.
These grades indicate tire performance characteris ...
Other materials:
Stop and Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement (Sedan)
Stop and Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the tail lamp assembly. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement.
1
Tail Lamp Socket
Procedure
Rotate the ...
Hub/Axle Flange and Wheel Stud Runout Inspection
Special Tools
GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set , or equivalent
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Mark the location of the wheels to the wheel studs and mark the specific
vehicle position on each tire and wheel ?ELF, LR, RF, RR.
Remove the tire and w ...
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Installation
Special Tools
EN-652 Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Holder
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Clean the automatic transmission flex plate bolt threads.
Install the automatic transmission flex plate (2) and the EN-652
holder to hold the automatic trans ...
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