Mercedes-Benz 2007 G 500, Operator'S Manual

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Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Transporting the vehicle
When transporting the vehicle, you can use
the towing eyes for pulling the vehicle onto
a trailer or transporter.
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Move the gear selector lever to neutral
position
N .
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Shift the transfer case to neutral
position
N .
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To avoid damaging the vehicle, it
should only be tied down on the
wheels/wheel rims, not on chassis
components such as the transverse
link or trailing arm.
Towing the vehicle - various problem
scenarios
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Comply with all towing information
(
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page 401).
In case of engine damage, transmission
damage or malfunctions in electrical
equipment
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Move the gear selector lever to neutral
position
N
.
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Shift the transfer case to neutral
position
N .
In case of transfer case damage or for
towing vehicle distances exceeding
30 miles (50 km)
The propeller shafts to the drive axles must
be removed.
In case of front axle damage
Raise the front axle when towing. The
propeller shaft between the rear axle and
the transfer case must be removed.
In case of rear axle damage
When the rear axle is raised, the vehicle
can only be towed with a wheel lift or a
dolly placed under its front wheels.
!
When removing drive shaft, place M10 nuts
on bolts as distance sleeves and tighten
using M8 nuts.
Always install new self-locking nuts when
reinstalling the drive shaft.