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Rev: June 26, 2014
1.
HOISTING AND TOWING POINTS
1.1 GENERAL
DESCRIPTION
This procedure applies to NYCT X3-45 Commuter buses DOB bus number series 2400-2489 and 2490-
2789.
There are several hoisting and towing points. Use only these points when performing hoisting and towing
of the bus (fig.1).
FIG.1 HOISTING AND LIFTING POINTS DIAGRAM
1.2
CHASSIS HOISTING POINTS
The vehicle is provided with six chassis hoisting points. Use chassis hoisting points in replacement of
wheels as lifting points when the vehicle cannot be supported from an axle on which repair or
maintenance is being done, otherwise use wheels as lifting points.
When using the chassis hoisting points to support the bus,
the tag axle must be unloaded at all time
.
To prevent damages to the suspension,
always support the drive and front axles using jack stands
when using chassis hoisting points.
CHASSIS HOISTING POINTS
2 hoisting pads with receptacles located aft of the front axle (fig.4)
2 hoisting pads with receptacles located aft of the tag axle (fig.3)
2 hoisting points located aft of the tag axle (fig.2)
FIG. 2 CHASSIS HOISTING POINTS -
AFT OF TAG AXLE
FIG.3 CHASSIS HOISTING
RECEPTACLES - AFT OF TAG AXLE
FIG.4 CHASSIS HOISTING
RECEPTACLES - AFT OF FRONT AXLE
