Specifications

Vehicle Towing Instructions
110 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Hazard Alert Messages
Read and observe all Warning and Caution
hazard alert messages in this publication. They
provide information that can help prevent seri-
ouspersonalinjury,damagetocomponents,or
both.
WARNING
Topreventseriouseyeinjury,alwayswearsafe
eye protection when you perform vehicle main-
tenance or service.
Park the vehicle on a level surface. Block the
wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving.
Support the vehicle with safety stands. Do not
workunderavehiclesupportedonlybyjacks.
Jacks can slip and fall over. Serious personal
injury and damage to components canresult.
Before you service a spring chamber, carefully
follow the manufacturer’s instructions to com-
press and lock the spring to completely release
the brake. Verify that no air pressure remains
in the service chamber before you proceed.
Sudden release of compressed air can cause
seriouspersonalinjuryanddamagetocompo-
nents.
Engage the parking brake to prevent the vehicle
from moving before you begin maintenance or
service procedures that require you to be under
thevehicle.Seriouspersonalinjurycanresult.
CUIDADO
IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A
FRONT DRIVE AXLE, TOW THE VEHICLE
FROM THE FRONT, WITH THE FRONT
WHEELS OFF THE GROUND. IF THIS IS
NOT POSSIBLE, YOU MUST REMOVE THE
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BEFORE TOWING.
DAMAGE TO COMPONENTS CAN RESULT
Do not use a chisel or wedge to loosen the axle
shaft and tapered dowels. A chisel or wedge
can result in damage to the axle shaft, the gas-
ket and seal, and the axle hub.
NOTE:
For complete towing information, refer to
Technical Bulletin TP-9579, Driver Instruction
Kit. To obtain this publication, see the Service
Notes page on the front this manual.
These instructions supersede all other instructions
for the purpose of transporting vehicles for service
or new vehicle, including those contained in Meri-
tor maintenance manuals..
When transporting a vehicle with the wheels of
one or both drive axles on the road, it is possible to
damage the axles if the wrong procedure is used
before transporting begins. Meritor recommends
that you use the following procedure:
Type of Axle
Forward Tandem Axle, with Driver- Controlled
Main Differential Lock (DCDL — Screw-In
DCDL Shift Assembly) and with Inter-Axle Dif-
ferential (IAD) Before Towing or Drive-Away
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. Block the
wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
2. Apply the vehicle parking brakes using the
switch inside the cab of the vehicle.
3. Shift the transmission into neutral and start the
vehicle’s engine.
4. Shift the DCDL to the unlocked or disengaged
position using the switch inside the cab of the
vehicle. The indication light in the cab will go off.
in the cab will go off.
5. Stop the engine.
6. Remove the stud nuts or capscrews and the
washersfromtheangeoftheaxleshaf.Figure
11.1.
Single
Axle
Remove the left side axle shaft, inner side
of the road
Tandem
Axles
Front Axle
Remove the right side axle
shaft, outer side of the road
Rear axle
Remove the left side axle
shaft inner of the road
Tabela AF