Mercedes-Benz 963 2022 Series Manual page 78

Towing in raised position
Actros on lift fork
• Secure vehicle to wheels with tensioning straps and
to axles and transfer bars with chains.
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Vehicles with two front axles
8x8/4 (Arocs)
• Unload a laden vehicle where possible.
• Raise front axle.
• Secure front axle on lifting device.
• Remove wheels from second front axle and secure
brake drums with wheel bolts.
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The wheels of the second front axle may not touch
the ground in any driving situation.
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If vehicle cannot be unloaded: Tow vehicle to next
unloading opportunity at max.10 km/h.
or
If lifting force of towing vehicle is insufficient to lift both
front axles, tow vehicle to next unloading opportunity as
follows:
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• Raise vehicle at first front axle.
• Remove wheels of first front axle.
• Vehicles with drum brake on front axle:
Secure drum brake with wheel nuts.
• Remove drag link from second front axle.
• Lower vehicle until the wheel hubs of the first and
second front axle are at the same height.
• Tow vehicle to next unloading opportunity or
workshop at max. 10 km/h.
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Pay attention to the steering when reversing.
Otherwise you can damage the frame.
• When reversing, note steering movement of second
front axle. If necessary, reinstall drag link and turn
steering wheel by hand to minimize lateral forces.
Actros, Antos and Arocs | Towing and recovery
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