Emergency Repairs
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RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE
WARNING
Never release the parking brake on an incline.
1. Place wheel chocks in front of and behind the wheels.
2. Turn the release bolt counter-clockwise as far as the stop using a ring spanner.
3. This operation should be carried out for each spring brake cylinder.
4. Bring the parking brake back in operating order as soon as possible by turning
the bolts clockwise as far as possible and tightening them to a torque of 70 Nm
(51.6 lb-ft).
JACKING UP THE FRONT AXLE
When jacking up the front axle, the jack must be positioned under the jacking point
near the shock absorber.
WARNING
Always use stands to support the chassis when carrying out repairs
or service under a vehicle which is resting on a jack.
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