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Section 16 - Towing
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6. Connect towing vehicle's air brake system to vehicle being towed, then re-
lease the spring parking brakes or release the brakes manually, if air supply
is lost. Remove wheel blocks.
WARNING
Before releasing the spring parking/emergency brakes, make the con-
nection to the towing vehicle, or block the disabled vehicle's wheels with
chock blocks. Failure to do so will result in a hazardous condition because
the vehicle could roll uncontrollably.
CAUTION
After general preparation for towing and drive train components are
disconnected, do not tow at speeds over 15 mph (24 kph).
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RECAUTIONS
Before towing, it is important to examine the situation to determine the lo-
cation of the problem, if possible. Further damage to the vehicle can be pre-
vented by using proper towing precautions. The following towing precautions
should be used if the problem is located in the driveline components.
1. If the transmission is inoperative, the output driveshaft from the transmis-
sion must be removed.
2. If the rear axle is inoperative, it is necessary to raise the rear wheels off the
ground or remove the rear axle shafts and seal the ends of the wheel hubs
to prevent entry of dirt.
CAUTION
Failure to keep contaminants out of the wheel bearings and/or axle lu-
bricant, could result in failure of the wheel bearings and/or differential
carrier.
3. If the front axle is inoperative, it is necessary to raise the front wheels off
the ground. Also, the rear propeller shaft must be disconnected to avoid se-
vere damage to the transmission.
CAUTION
Block front wheels before disconnecting driveshaft to prevent vehicle
movement.
IMPORTANT:
Improper towing of the vehicle could result in transmission damage. Al-
ways follow the outlined towing procedures. The only recommended method
of towing is with the drive wheels on the ground and the rear driveshaft discon-
nected and removed.
To move vehicle with an inoperative rear axle, it is necessary to raise the
rear wheels. The front wheels must be secured in a straight ahead position when
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