Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Transporting the vehicle
Towing the vehicle - various problem
scenarios
In case of transfer case damage or for
towing vehicle distances exceeding
30 miles (50 km)
When transporting the vehicle, you can use
the towing eyes for pulling the vehicle onto
a trailer or transporter.
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The propeller shafts to the drive axles must
be removed.
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.
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Move the gear selector lever to posi-
tion N.
In case of front axle damage
Shift the transfer case to neutral posi-
tion N.
Raise the front axle when towing. The pro-
peller shaft between the rear axle and the
transfer case must be removed.
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.
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Comply with all towing information
(୴ page 315).
In case of rear axle damage
When the rear axle is raised, the vehicle
can only be towed with a wheel lift or a dol-
ly placed under its front wheels.
In case of engine damage, transmission
damage or malfunctions in electrical
equipment
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Move the gear selector lever to posi-
tion N.
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Shift the transfer case to neutral posi-
tion N.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz G-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz W463, Mercedes-Benz G500, Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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