EMERGENCY - How to Recover a Vehicle 2 4. Insert the release stud through the opening in the spring chamber where the cap was removed. Insert it into the pressure plate. Turn the release stud 1/4 turn clockwise in the pressure plate. This secures the cross pin into the cross pin area of the pressure plate and locks it into the manual release position. 6. With a wrench, turn the release stud assembly nut until the compression spring is 90-95 percent caged. While doing this, check to make sure the push rod (adapter push rod or service push rod) is retracting. Do not over- torque the release stud assembly. (S-Cam type maximum: 50 lb-ft, Wedge type maximum: 30 lb-ft).
The spring brake is now mechanically released. What is a Recovery Hitch? A removable recovery hitch is a device that attaches to the sockets in the front bumper in the event the vehicle needs to be recovered. These hitches are designed for short distance and intermittant duty to help pull a vehicle. These hitches are not designed to be used as towing devices for long distance. Specially designed hitches are required to recover your vehicle. The recovery hitches attach to the frame. Two hitch assemblies, made up of the following parts, are 5. Assemble the release stud washer and nut on the release stud. Y53-6047-2HEN (03/18) 51