DAF 480, Emergency Response Manual, Page: 51 / 59

6 Towing information
6.1 TOWING INFORMATION
6.1.1 Removing the prop shaft
– Make sure that the park brake is engaged.
– Loosen the prop shaft bolts at the rear axle side, do not remove them.
NOTE:
If by accident the prop shaft drops to the floor during towing it is
dragged a long. In the other situation dropping of the prop shaft
seriously damages both vehicle, road and possibly surroundings.
– If the prop shaft has a bearing then:
– Loosen the bearing from chassis.
– Hold the shaft while removing the bolts.
– Fix the bearings to the shaft.
– Fasten the bearing to the chassis.
– Cover the prop shaft joint with a plastic bag.
6.1.2 Releasing the parking brake
D005561-3
WARNING!
– Never release the park brake on an incline without
precautionary measures.
Releasing the park brake on an incline causes the vehicle to move
unintentionally. This can lead to serious injury and damage to the
vehicle.
1. Place wheel chocks in front of and behind the wheels.
NOTE:
It is not permitted to use an impact wrench to loosen the releasing
bolt.
2. Turn the releasing bolt anti-clockwise as far as the stop using a ring spanner.
Towing information
48
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1