Mitsubishi 1989 Galant, Service Manual

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GENERAL Towina and
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Sling type
Wheel lift type
Flat bed type
Sling type
Wheel lift type
Flat bed type
TOWING AND HOISTING
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 recom-
mended 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 axle beam from deformation.
If this vehicle is towed, use wheel lift or flat bed
equipment.
Manual transaxle vehicles may be towed on the front wheels,
provided the transaxle is in neutral and the drive-line has not
been damaged. The steering wheel must be clamped in the
straight-ahead position with a steering wheel clamping device
designed for towing service use.
Caution
Do not use steering column lock to secure front wheel
position for towing.
Automatic transaxle vehicle may be towed on the front wheels
at
speeds not
to exceed km/h for a distances not
to exceed
30
km miles).
Caution
If these limits cannot be met, the front wheels
must
be
placed on a tow dolly.
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.
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