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WARNING
DO NOT use parts from other trucks or
materials from other sources to repair
a hitch or to replace a missing hitch.
The parts provided for recovery are
made of high strength materials and
are specifically designed for vehicle re-
covery. Failure to use the correct fac-
tory equipment may result in an acci-
dent involving death or personal injury.
CAUTION
Connect recovery rigging only to hitch-
es intended for that purpose. DO NOT
attach to bumpers or brackets. Use
only equipment designed for this pur-
pose. Failure to comply may result in
equipment damage.
How to use a Recovery Hitch
CAUTION
Recovery pull maximums assume the
tow rigging evenly distributes the load
between both recovery hitches. See
examples in Recovery Rigging for de-
tails. Serious damage to the vehicle
may occur if rigging is not connected
properly.
CAUTION
When recovering ditched or bogged
vehicles, stay well below Maximum
Capacities. Even at loads below maxi-
mum, the physical strain of recovering
a vehicle could damage axles, suspen-
sions, fifth wheels, etc.
Use the following procedure to install the
Vehicle Recovery Hitches. See Recovery
Hitch Assembly illustration for part
identification.
1. Check the square sockets behind
lower bumper for obstructions,
clear if necessary.
2. With lock pins removed, insert the
hitches through the bumper and
into the square hitch socket.
3. Align the hole in the tow hitch with
the square hitch socket hole.
4. Insert the lock pin into the square
hitch socket hole and through the
hole in the tow hitch until the lock
tab is within the square hitch
socket.
5. Rotate the lock pin 90 degrees to
secure the pin in place.
6. Ensure that the tow pin and lock
clip are installed before using the
hitch.
7. Remove the hitches and store all
parts after recovering the vehicle.
How to Prepare the Axles for
Towing
If the vehicle is going to be towed from the
front axle and using the rear axle for
support, then the axle shafts should be
prepared [removed] so that minimal
damage is made to the differential during
the towing process.
Ensure that the recovered vehicle does not
have an open air line. An open air line on
the recovered vehicle will cause a leak in
the air system of the recovery vehicle if
EMERGENCY - How to Recover a Vehicle
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