Tow Truck Towing
CAUTION:
+All applicable local laws regarding the towing operation
must be obeyed.
+It is necessary to use proper towing equipment to avoid
possible damage to the vehicle during a towing operation.
+Attach safety chains for all towing.
+When towing, make sure that the transmission, steering
system and power train are in good order. If any unit is
damaged, a dolly must be used.
+When towing with the front wheels on the ground:
Turn the ignition key to the ``OFF'' position and secure the
steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a rope or
similar device. Never place the ignition key in the ``LOCK''
position. This will result in damage to the steering lock
mechanism.
+When towing manual transmission models with the rear
wheels on the ground:
Release the parking brake and move the gearshift lever to
neutral (``N'' position).
+For 4-wheel drive models:
Set the manual-lock free-running hubs to the free position and
2-way lock free-running hubs to the auto position. (See
``
Transfer case shifting procedures for 4-wheel drive
vehicles'' in ``Starting and driving'' section.) Move the transfer
case shift lever into the ``2H'' position and the transmission shift
lever into the neutral (``N'') position.
Do not shift the transfer lever to the ``4L'' position. This will
cause damage to the transmission.
NISSAN recommends that a dolly be used as illustrated.
If you have to tow a manual transmission model with front
wheels raised (with rear wheels on ground)
Observe the following restricted raising heights.
+Do not raise the front end over!.
Wagon
!= 600 mm (23.62 in)
Hardtop
!= 500 mm (19.69 in)
SGI023A
SGI024A
LIFTING POINTS AND TOW TRUCK TOWING
GI-41
Shift Control Components
+Check contact surface and sliding surface for wear, scratches,
projections or other damage.
Gear Components
GEARS AND SHAFTS
+Check shafts for cracks, wear or bending.
+Check gears for excessive wear, chips or cracks.
SYNCHRONIZERS
+Check spline portion of coupling sleeves, hubs, and gears for
wear or cracks.
+Check baulk rings for cracks or deformation.
+Check shifting inserts for wear or deformation.
+Check insert springs for deformation.
+Measure wear of main drive, 1st and OD baulk rings.
Clearance between baulk ring and gear:
Refer to SDS, MT-33.
+If the clearance is smaller than the wear limit, replace baulk
ring.
SMT398A
SMT386A
SMT423A
SMT427C
SMT140
INSPECTION
MT-19
