Mitsubishi Galant. Manual — part 7
TOWING AND HOISTING
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GENERAL <BODY AND CHASSIS>
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TO W IN G A N D H O ISTIN G
M1001000800119
WRECKER TOWING RECOMMENDATION
FRONT TOWING PICKUP
CAUTION
This vehicle cannot be towed by a wrecker using sling-
type equipment to prevent the bumper from deformation. If
this vehicle is towed, use wheel lift or flat bed equipment.
The vehicle may be towed on its rear wheels for extended
distances provided the parking brake is released. It is
recommended that vehicles be towed using the front pickup
whenever possible.
REAR TOWING PICKUP
CAUTION
•
This vehicle cannot be towed by a wrecker using sling-
type equipment to prevent the lower arm from
deformation. If this vehicle is towed, use a wheel lift or
flat bed equipment.
•
Do not use the steering column lock to secure the front
wheel for towing.
•
Make sure the transaxle is in Neutral if vehicle will have
drive wheels on the ground.
•
If these limits cannot be met, the front wheels must be
placed on a tow dolly.
Automatic transaxle vehicle may be towed on the front wheels
at speeds not to exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) for distances not to
exceed 30 km (18 miles).
TOWING WHEN KEYS ARE NOT AVAILABLE
When a locked vehicle must be towed and keys are not
available, the vehicle may be lifted and towed from the front,
provided the parking brake is released. If not released, the rear
wheels should be placed on a tow dolly.
AC000070AB
SLIDING TYPE
WHEEL LIFE TYPE
FLAT BED TYPE
AC000071AB
SLIDING TYPE
WHEEL LIFE TYPE
FLAT BED TYPE
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following precautions should be taken when towing the
vehicle:
1. DO NOT LIFT OR TOW THE VEHICLE BY ATTACHING
TO OR WRAPPING AROUND THE BUMPER.
2. Any loose or protruding parts or damaged vehicle such as
hoods, doors, fenders, trim, etc. should be secured or
removed prior to moving the vehicle.
3. Operator should refrain from going under a vehicle it is lifted
by the towing equipment, unless the vehicle is adequately
supported by safety stands.
4. Never allow passengers to ride in a towed vehicle.
5. State and local rules and regulations must be followed
when towing a vehicle.
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LIFTING, JACKING SUPPORT LOCATION
FLOOR JACK
CAUTION
•
Never support any point other than the specified one, or it will be deformed.
•
For lifting, put rubber or similar material between the side sill and rigid rack, or the side sill area
will be damaged.
POST TYPE
Special care should be taken when raising the
vehicle on a frame contact type hoist. The hoist must
be equipped with the proper adapters in order to
support the vehicle at the proper locations.
AC004830 AB
RIGID RACK
NOTCH
NOTCH
RUBBER
RUBBER
GENERAL DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
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CAUTION
When service procedures require removing rear suspension, fuel tank and spare tire, place additional
weight on rear end of vehicle or anchor vehicle to hoist to prevent tipping of center of gravity
changes.
G EN ERA L DATA A N D SPEC IFIC ATIO NS
M1001000900116
AC004831
NOTCH
NOTCH
AB
AC004832
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
AB
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