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Towing (Without Ignition Key)

If a front-end pickup is used, towing with drive wheels on the ground, drive shaft should be disconnected at rear axle and secured to frame or tail pipe, or drive wheels should be placed on a tow dolly.

Fig 1: Typical Front Hookup
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NOTE: This does not apply to front wheel drive vehicles.