Connection element: towing eye
50
Operation
3
Possible versions of towing eye
Fig. 13 Inner diameter of bushing
Tab. 4 Towing eye dimensions
Fig. 14 Thickness of towing eye Fig. 15 Towing eyes with wear bushings
1 Bushing (inner diameter D40 / D50)
2 Towing eye identification
Carry out regular visual inspections of
the towing eye (see “Towing eye
connection” on page 257).
Only allow a qualified specialist to
carry out repair work on the towing
eye.
Never attempt welding/straightening
work on the towing eye yourself.
Only replace a worn/deformed towing
eye with an original replacement part -
see identification (Fig. 15/2) on the
towing eye.
Towing
eye:
Type
Diameter
max. D
(mm)
Thickness
min. T
(mm)
ISO 50 52 41.5
DIN 40 42 28
1
2