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Towing
Guidelines for Breakdown Services (Subject to technical modifications)
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Towing
Raising by the front axle
왘 Lift the front axle with lifting forks 1. Ensure that
the steering linkage, springs, stabilizer bars, hos
-
es and cables are not damaged.
왘 Secure the front axle to the lifting device with
chains
2.
Air-sprung vehicles
Do not raise the vehicle by the front crossmember.
왘 Fit the support fixture so that it cannot slip out of
place.
왘 Attach the support fixture so that lines, cables,
hoses and other detachable parts are not dam
-
aged.
왘 Tie the axle up to the frame using a chain or
strap
1.
Lateral forces arising when a laden vehicle is raised
can lead to distortion at the cargo area.
왘 Set rear axle to driving level, see page 88.
왘 Secure the vehicle to the lifting device with
chains or straps to prevent it from slipping for
-
ward or backward.
Leaf-sprung vehicle
Do not raise the vehicle by the front crossmember.
왘 Fit the support fixture so that it cannot slip out of place.
왘 Attach the support fixture so that lines, cables, hoses and other detachable parts are not damaged.
왘 Tie the axle up to the frame using a chain or strap 1.
왘 Secure the vehicle to the lifting device with chains or straps to prevent it from slipping forward or backward.
Lateral forces arising when a laden vehicle is raised can lead to distortion at the cargo area.
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