freightliner M2 Plus 2023 Manual page 261

IMPORTANT: Do not reeve when towing.
1. Tow Hook
Fig. 23.5, Reeving
NOTICE
Failure to protect the frame rails from the chains
could cause damage, leading to eventual frame
failure.
2. On dual drive axles, if the vehicle is to be lifted
and towed, chain the forward rear-axle assembly
to the vehicle frame. Use protection to keep the
chains from damaging the frame.
3.
Open the hood. Remove the tow hooks, located
behind the driver's-side bumper. See
Close and latch the hood.
2. Chain
Fig. 23.6.
In an Emergency
NOTICE
New or ungreased tow hooks may be hard to
install. Tow hooks that are not properly installed
may be damaged or break.
4.
Install the tow hooks onto the tow hook receivers
through the tow hook holes in the bumper,
rotating the hooks so the hook opening faces
down. See Fig. 23.7. Pull the tow hooks to
ensure they are securely engaged in the tow
hook receivers.
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Fig. 23.6, Tow Hooks
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Fig. 23.7, Tow Hooks Installed, Facing Down
5. Lower the stinger assembly so that it is level and
approximately 1 inch (0.3 cm) off the ground.
Back the tow truck so that the crossbar with lift
adaptors is within 6 inches (15 cm) of the Aero
bumper. See Fig. 23.8.
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