the axle shaft studs. This prevents lubricant from
leaking out, and will keep contaminants from getting
into the axle lubricant and damaging the wheel
bearings.
4. Remove the bumper extension and chrome
bumper, if installed.
5. Attach the towing device. Due to the many vari-
ables that exist in towing, positioning the lifting and
towing device is the sole responsibility of the
towing-vehicle operator, who must be familiar with
standard towing industry safety measures.
6. Lift the vehicle, and secure the safety towing
chains. If additional clearance is needed, remove
the front wheels.
7. Connect the clearance lights, taillights, and signal
lights. Connect any special towing lights required by
local regulations.
8. If equipped with air brakes, connect the towing ve-
hicle’s air brake system to the vehicle being towed.
WARNING
Before releasing the parking brakes, make the con-
nection to the towing vehicle or chock the tires on
the disabled vehicle. Failure to do so could result in
hazardous conditions because the vehicle could
suddenly roll and injury could occur.
9. Release the parking brakes.
Rear Towing Hookup
CAUTION
Using a rear towing hookup on a vehicle equipped
with a roof fairing could cause damage to the cab
structure.
IMPORTANT: Because of the possibility of exces-
sive wind force which could cause damage to the
cab, do not use a rear towing hookup on any ve-
hicle equipped with a roof fairing.
1. Place the front tires straight forward, and secure
the steering wheel in this position.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Attach the towing device. Due to the many vari-
ables that exist in towing, positioning the lifting and
towing device is the sole responsibility of the
towing-vehicle operator, who must be familiar with
standard towing industry safety measures.
4. Lift the vehicle, and secure the safety towing
chains. If additional clearance is needed, remove
the bumper extension, if equipped.
In an Emergency
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