Towing Vehicle With Front Wheels Suspended; Towing Vehicles With Rear Wheels Suspended - IC Bus CE Series Operation And Maintenance Manual

Roadside Emergencies

Towing Vehicle With Front Wheels Suspended

When it is necessary to tow a vehicle with the front wheels
suspended, extra precautions must be taken to avoid
transmission or differential damage.
Disconnect the axle shafts at the rear axle to prevent the wheels
from driving the differential and the transmission. If axle shaft
is not disconnected, remove the rear axle shafts from the axle
assembly. Cover the wheel hub ends to prevent loss of axle
lubricant and entrance of contaminants.
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Towing Vehicles With Rear Wheels Suspended

Whenever possible, it is preferable to tow a disabled vehicle from
the rear by raising the rear of the chassis. When towing a vehicle
with the rear of the chassis suspended, the front wheels must be
locked in the straight ahead position.