Towing Instructions
84ford21Article No. 84-1-8
TOWING INSTRUCTIONS - 1984 MUSTANG GT
FORD 1984 MUSTANG GT
Instructions for front towing of the 1984 Mustang GT were not available at the time of printing of the 1984 Towing Instructions Manual. These instructions follow:
Preparatory Steps
Release the parking brake, and place transmission in Neutral. As a general rule, towed vehicles should be pulled with the the driving wheels off the ground. If the driving wheels cannot be raised off the ground, place them on a dolly or disconnect the driveshaft (except FWD vehicles).
When a vehicle is pulled on its front wheels, the steering wheel must be clamped in the straight ahead position with a steering wheel clamping device designed for towing service use, such as those provided by towing system manufacturers. Do not use the vehicles steering column lock to lock the wheels in straight ahead position when pulled from the rear.
If the ignition key is not available, place a dolly underneath the driving wheels of the vehicle and tow with the non-driving wheels raised.
Towing Slings
To avoid metal to metal contact and possible damage to chrome or lower body panels, a special wide-belt sling should be used to lift and tow ALL vehicles. When attaching towing slings, take care to avoid damage to license plate and frame.
Towing Speeds
When it is necessary to tow the vehicle with the driving wheels on the ground, do not exceed 35 mph (56 km/h) or 50 miles (80 km) or transmission damage can result.
Towing speed is to be limited to 50 mph (80 km/h) with the driving wheels off the ground. On rough pavement, the maximum towing speed is 35 mph (56 km/h). Maximum towing speed of 35 mph (56 km/h) should be used whenever the tow truck operator is not sure of road surface condition.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE NOTES, CAUTIONS, AND WARNINGS
As you read through the procedures, you will come across NOTES, CAUTIONS, AND WARNINGS. Each one is there for a specific purpose. NOTES give you add - ed information that will help to complete a particular procedure. CAUTIONS are given to prevent you from making an error that could damage the vehicle. WARNINGS remind you to be especially careful in those areas where carelessness can cause personal injury.
Figure 11:
Figure 12:
Front J-Hook Procedure
Refer to Figures 11 and 12.
1. Attach J-hooks to outboard ends of lower control arms.
CAUTION: ASSURE THAT THE BALL JOINT BOOT SEAL AND BRAKE LINES ARE NOT CONTACTED BY THE J-HOOKS.
2. Position 4 foot 4x4 directly under the radiator support.
3. Position the tow bar directly in front of the 4x4 and radiator support.
4. Attach safety chains around the lower control arms.
NOTE: Tow bar will deform rubber air dam. However, air dam will return to an acceptable shape.
Figure 11:
Figure 13:
Front T-Hook Procedure
Refer to Figures 11 and 13.
1. Attach the T-hooks in the shipping tie-down slots outside of the frame rail and ahead of the front wheels.
2. Position 4 foot 4x4 directly under the radiator support.
3. Position the tow bar directly in front of the 4x4 and radiator support.
4. Attach safety chains around the lower control arms.
NOTE: Tow bar will deform rubber air dam. However, air dam will return to an acceptable shape.
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