overload the hooks and result in damage to the
vehicle. See 26.3.
Front Towing Hookup
1.
Disconnect the battery ground cables.
NOTICE
Failure to remove the driveline(s) or the drive
axle shafts when towing the vehicle with the rear
wheels on the ground could result in damage to
the transmission and other parts.
2.
Remove the driveline and (if equipped) the inter-
axle driveline, or the axle shafts for each axle
that may touch the ground during the towing pro-
cess.
3.
If the driveline(s) were removed, ensure the
U-joint caps are secure so they will not come off.
For any axle shaft that has been removed, cover
the ends of the hubs with metal plates or ply-
wood cut to fit the axle opening, and drilled to fit
the axle shaft studs. This prevents lubricant from
leaking out and will keep contaminants from get-
ting into and damaging the wheel bearings and
axle lubricant.
NOTICE
Failure to protect the frame rails from the chains
could cause damage, leading to eventual frame
failure.
4.
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.
NOTICE
Before towing, failure to remove an aerodynamic
bumper equipped with an air dam could result in
damage to the air dam, which will impact the ve-
hicle’s aerodynamic performance.
5.
Remove the aerodynamic bumper if it is
equipped with an air dam.
6.
Attach the towing device.
NOTE: Due to the many variables that exist in
towing, positioning the lifting and towing device
is the sole responsibility of the towing-vehicle
operator.
7.
Lift the vehicle and secure the safety chains. If
extra towing clearance is needed, remove the
front wheels.
8.
Connect the clearance lights, tail lights, and sig-
nal lights. Connect any special towing lights re-
quired by local regulations.
WARNING
Failure to chock the tires or connect the tow
truck’s air brake system before releasing the
spring parking brakes could allow the disabled
IMPORTANT: Do not reeve when towing.
1. Tow Hook 2. Chain
Fig. 26.3, Reeving
In An Emergency
26.3
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