13-32 Useful advice for emergencies
If you are forced to tow the vehicle, take the follow-
ing precautions:
• On an FE model vehicle, disconnect either the
propeller shaft or the rear axle shaft, whichever
is easier.
If you disconnect the rear axle shaft, cover the
opening to prevent oil and grease from escap-
ing.
CAUTION
• On an FE model vehicle, disconnect the pro-
peller shaft or rear axle shaft. Alternatively,
tow the vehicle with its rear wheels off the
ground. Towing the vehicle without taking
these precautions would damage the trans-
mission.
• Before towing a 4WD vehicle, raise the front
wheels and disconnect the propeller shaft at
the rear.
• To prevent damage to the front bumper when
raising the front wheels, attach an L-shaped pro-
tection plate.
• Attach the towing chain securely to the front
axle.
CAUTION
• Do not attach the chain to the bumper since
the bumper would be damaged upon raising
the front wheels or towing.
• Before raising the front wheels or towing,
confirm that the chain will not damage the
stabilizer or any other part of the vehicle.
If the chain looks likely to cause damage,
use a thicker L-shaped protection plates to
hold the chain further from the vehicle.
• Tow the vehicle only with a specially
designed towing truck.
• If you disconnect the rear axle shaft to tow
the vehicle, the axle housing gear oil may be
depleted. Check the axle housing gear oil
and add more if necessary. P. 12-35
Towing
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