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Towing Your Vehicle From the Rear
(Rear Wheels Off the Ground)
Before Towing
Secure the steering wheel to maintain a straight-ahead
position. Make certain that the front axle is not loaded
above the front axle Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
as indicated on the vehicle's Certification Label. See
Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-19 for more information.
After Towing
1. Block the rear wheels and release the steering
wheel.
2. Apply the parking brake system before
disconnecting from the towing vehicle.
3. Check and fill the rear axle with oil as required.
4-24
Releasing Air-Operated Parking Brakes
If your vehicle has air brakes, you could have a special
towing problem. If your vehicle has to be towed because
of a complete loss of air pressure from both systems, the
parking brakes will have automatically engaged. The tow
operator can release the brakes manually by using the
following steps. Then your vehicle can be towed with all
wheels or only the rear wheels on the ground.
1. Block the wheels of the vehicle.
2. Remove the release stud and nut from the side of
the brake chamber. Some chambers have studs
which are visible at all times.
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