RE: 4kq towing advice

["Buchholz, Steven" <Steven.Buchholz@kla-tencor.com>]

> This says that since the center diff will not turn, we need to disconnect
> the driveshaft first and secure it out of the way.  Is this true?  I can't
> imagine that the 4kq manual would state one thing and require another.
> 
> Insights?  It drove okay ... :)
> 
There should be no problem towing a 4kq with either set of 2 or all 4 wheels
on the ground.  The center diff will allow the rear wheels to turn without
the front wheels to turn as long as the tranny is left in neutral and the
center diff unlocked.  My recollection is that the owner's manual states a
maximum speed of 50MPH.

If the car looks good otherwise, don't worry about the fact the car has been
towed ...

HTH!
Steve Buchholz
San Jose, CA (USA)