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Can I tow a 1994 2WHD 5 speed manual transmission with all 4 wheels down?

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Yes, with a manual transmission, you're good. An automatic is another story. Manual transmissions do not need the engine running to lubricate it, so towing is unrestricted with them.

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I have a Suzuki Jimmy manual 4x4 year 2002 can I flat tow it on a Aframe behind a motorhome

welcome to USA forum
the country with not ONE< JIMNY,
but i can answer
there are 4 ways to tow this is but 1.
backwards towing is best way or drop rear drive shaft (ask)
flat tow 101:
the Jimny is SJ413 here,called Samurai.
the transfer case sets this rule (most rear device)
that rules is dont flat tow it, more that 200 miles
the rear bearing has no lube actions towed
here is the near same transmissions.

and rules (of xfr case)
ill quote my 2001 Vitara, (same setup.)

Follow these steps:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Shift your automatic transmission into PARK (P), or
your manual transmission to SECOND (2).
3. With the ignition key in the ON position, move the
transfer case to NEUTRAL and make sure the 4WD
light on the instrument panel cluster is off. See
"Four-Wheel Drive" in the Index.
4. Turn the ignition key to ACC to unlock the
steering wheel.
5. Release the parking brake
If you tow your four-wheel-drive vehicle from
the front, make sure to move the transfer case
into NEUTRAL or your vehicle could be badly
damaged and the damage would not be covered
by your warranty.
Stop towing every 200 miles (300 km) and start the
engine. Leave the transfer case shift lever in
NEUTRAL. Shift your automatic transmission to
DRIVE (D); leave a manual transmission in
SECOND (2) with the clutch engaged. Run the engine at
medium speed for one minute to circulate oil in the
transfer case. Turn the ignition key to ACC. Now, you
can continue towing your vehicle.
The front wheels transmit shocks during towing.
The steering column may not be strong enough to
withstand the shocks. Always unlock the steering
wheel before towing.
Make sure that the towing speed does not
exceed 50 mph (80 km/h), or your vehicle could
be badly damaged
end direct quote operators guide .....
got that?

not how the 5speed box is in 2nd.
this is to keep it from spinning, and its rear bearing damaged.
there are 2 bearings to worry the rear 5sp and rear transfer case.

on ours, we use an electric oil'er pump added to transfer case.
unlimited tow. (wires power feed from RV via coupler.)
or the drives shaft decoupling device, (not cheap)
or we drop the rear, of prop shaft, and tie up the rear up high
so it cant drop nor let it fall of rear of transfer cases
we use bunji cords, for up,
and then pull the front,
if the prop shaft falls out, you will lose GL4 gear lube out rear
of the transfer case. it falls out so very easy, off that spine.
there are all ways flat,
done them all.,
tip

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GM Rear Wheel Drive Transmissions

PTU = Power Transfer Unit (Crossover SUV AWD/4WD)

6 Speed Automatic Transmissions

RPO Trans Name 1st 2nd 3rd
MNK Allison 1000
MNZ Allison 1000
MW7 Allison 1000
MYB
MYC

5 Speed Automatic Transmissions

RPO Trans Name 1st 2nd 3rd
M74 Allison 1000
M22 5L50-E
M82 5L40-E
MTW Allison 2400
MX4 Allison 2000
MX5 5L40-E with PTU*
MV3 5L50-E with PTU*

4 Speed Automatic Transmissions

RPO Trans Name 1st 2nd 3rd
M30 4L60-E
M32 4L60-E HD
M32 4L65-E
M33 4L60-E Hybrid
M41 4L30-E
M70 4L70-E Super Duty
M99 2ML70 2-mode Hybrid*
MD8
ML4 4L30-E
MN8 4L80-E HD
MN8 4L85-E
MT1 4L80-E
MW9 HM 200-4R
  • EVT Mode 1 The 2ML70 can operate in electric mode or non-electric mode in first gear with a gear ratio of infinity to 1.70:1.
  • EVT Mode 2 The 2ML70 operates in non-electric mode with a gear ratio of 1.70 - 0.738:1

3 Speed Automatic Transmissions

RPO Trans Name 1st 2nd 3rd
M40
M41
M65
MD2
MD3 HM-180
HM-200C
HM-350
HM-400

GM Front Wheel Drive Transaxles

6 Speed Automatic Transaxles

RPO Trans Name 1st 2nd 3rd
MH2
MH4
MH6 6T75 (AWD)
MH7
MH8
MY9 6T75 (AWD)

5 Speed Automatic Transaxles

RPO Trans Name 1st 2nd 3rd
Aisin-AW 55-51LE
M09 Aisin-AW AF33-5
M43 Aisin-AW AF23-5
M45 Aisin-AW AF33-5
M98 AF33-5
MJ7 Honda 5AT
MJ8 Honda 5AT w/PTU*
MLS Aisin 50-40E
MU3 Saab 76.5mm

4 Speed Automatic Transaxles

RPO Trans Name 1st 2nd 3rd
MLQ Aisin 81-40LE
Aisin ZF 4HP 16
HM 325-4L
Jatco JF405-E
M10 Jatco JF403-E
M13 4T60-E HD
M13 4T60-E
M15 4T65E
M45 Aisin-AW AF33
M57 A245-E
M76 4T65E with PTU*
MD7 4T65E
ME7 4T45-E BAS Hybrid
ME8
ME9
MH1 4T80-E
MN3 4T65E
MN4 4T40/45-E
MN5 4T45-E
MN7 4T65E HD
MS7 A240-E
MU4 A246-E
MU5 U341-F

3 Speed Automatic Transaxles

RPO Trans Name 1st 2nd 3rd
M60 GEO Metro
MB3 A131L
MD9
MX1 A131L
GEO Storm
HM-425

GM Manual Transmissions

6 Speed Manual Transmissions

RPO Trans Name 1st 2nd 3rd
M10 Tremec 85mm
M12 Tremec T56
ML6 ZF S6-650
ML9 ZF S6-40
MM6 Tremec T56
MV1 Aisin 85mm
MV5 Aisin D173 AY6
MV6 Aisin 85mm
MZ6 Tremec 85mm

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RPO Trans Name 1st 2nd 3rd
M35 Getrag 260
M35 Getrag 260 (2003-2004 Cadillac CTS)
M49 BW 5spd
M50
M59 GEO Tracker
M86 Getrag F23 75mm
M94 Getrag F23
M96 Tremec 109mm
MA5 Aisin AR5 82mm
MG3 Getrag F23
MG5
M50
M51
MH3 Tremec T-5
MK5 C59
ML2 Tremec T-5
ML3 Tremec T-5
MT8
MU3 Saab F25
MW2
MW3 NV4500 109mm
TR-3450
TR-4050
TR-4050
2007 Chevrolet Optra and Spark (Trans code Y4A)
2007 Chevrolet Optra and Spark (Trans code Y4M)

4 Speed Manual Transmissions

RPO Trans Name 1st 2nd 3rd
M20 HM-117
M73 Isuzu
MC0 Getrag
MC9
MY6 NP260

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MU9 Opel F40 83mm
MTN Toyota C60

5 Speed Manual Transaxles

RPO Trans Name 1st 2nd 3rd
D-16 (2005-2008 Chevrolet Aveo 1.4 DOHC / 1.5L)
D-16 (2005-2008 Chevrolet Aveo 1.4 SOHC)
Y4A (2007 Pontiac Matiz)
YM4 (2005-2007 Chevrolet Aveo)
D-20 (2005-2007 Chevrolet Epica)
L73 Pontiac LeMans F16
M42 Geo Metro
M43 AF23
M49 BW 5spd
M58 Geo Metro
M79 LeMans F13
M86 Getrag F23 (5T45MI)
M94 Getrag F23
M98 Aisin 55-51E
MB4 Geo Prizm 1.8L
MB5 Geo Prizm
MFB 2008 Chevrolet Epica 5-Speed S/R (D24)
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MG1 HM-282
MG2 HM-282
MG3 Getrag F23
MJ1 Isuzu
MK7 Isuzu
MLM Y4M (2008 Chevrolet Aveo 1.6 DOHC)
MR3 Isuzu
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MY7 Early J-car

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I have a 2003 chevy S-10 4x4 crew cab we are wanting to tow behind a motor home. I was wondering how you can put the transfer case into neutral, so we dont have to car dolly it everywhere?

Some customers may want to tow their vehicle behind another vehicle with all FOUR tires on the ground. This is referred to as "dinghy" towing.
Towing in this manner is acceptable only on the certain vehicles. The vehicle should be properly equipped and prepared as described below.
The passenger cars listed above are the vehicles that CAN be dinghy towed. Passenger cars not listed above are vehicles where dinghy towing is not permitted or recommended.
Certain 4WD trucks can be dinghy towed depending on the transfer case option. Rear wheel drive and AWD trucks should NOT be dinghy towed. Refer to the truck models and transfer case options below.
Please refer to the applicable vehicle Owner's Manual before towing.
Passenger Cars Notice: These vehicles must not be towed backwards or transmission damage may occur.

• 1995-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, Pontiac Sunfire and 1996-2000 Toyota Cavalier equipped with Hydra-Matic® 4T40-E Automatic Transmission (AT) (RPO MN4) or 5-Speed Manual Transmission (MT) (RPOs MK7, MJ1, M86, M94) • 1995-2005 Pontiac Grand Am equipped with Hydra-Matic® 4T40-E or 4T45-E AT (RPOs MN4, MN5) or 5-Speed MT (RPO MJ1, M86, M94) • 1995-1998 Oldsmobile Achieva equipped with a 5-Speed MT (RPO MJ1) • 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Chevrolet Classic and 1997-1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass equipped with Hydra-Matic® 4T40-E AT (RPO MN4) • 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero equipped with Hydra-Matic® 4T40-E or 4T45-E AT (RPOs MN4, MN5) or 5-Speed MT (RPOs MJ1, M86, M94) • 1994-1997 Geo Tracker / 1998-2004 Chevrolet Tracker 4WD models equipped with 3L30 or 03-72LE AT (RPOs M41, M65, MX1) or 5-Speed MT (RPO M59) • 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR • 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac Pursuit • 2005-2007 Pontiac G6 (excluding 3.9L V6 AT) • 2007 Pontiac G5 • 1995-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, Pontiac Sunfire and 1996-2000 Toyota Cavalier equipped with Hydra-Matic® 4T40-E Automatic Transmission (AT) (RPO MN4) or 5-Speed Manual Transmission (MT) (RPOs MK7, MJ1, M86, M94) • 1995-2005 Pontiac Grand Am equipped with Hydra-Matic® 4T40-E or 4T45-E AT (RPOs MN4, MN5) or 5-Speed MT (RPO MJ1, M86, M94) • 1995-1998 Oldsmobile Achieva equipped with a 5-Speed MT (RPO MJ1) • 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Chevrolet Classic and 1997-1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass equipped with Hydra-Matic® 4T40-E AT (RPO MN4) • 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero equipped with Hydra-Matic® 4T40-E or 4T45-E AT (RPOs MN4, MN5) or 5-Speed MT (RPOs MJ1, M86, M94) • 1994-1997 Geo Tracker / 1998-2004 Chevrolet Tracker 4WD models equipped with 3L30 or 03-72LE AT (RPOs M41, M65, MX1) or 5-Speed MT (RPO M59) • 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR • 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac Pursuit • 2005-2007 Pontiac G6 (excluding 3.9L V6 AT) Towing Procedure Notice: Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the transmission.
Important: The towing speed as stated in the Owner's Manual should not exceed 104 km/h (65 mph) for 1995-2005 vehicles.
In order to properly dinghy tow the vehicle, follow these steps:
  1. Firmly set the parking brake.
  2. Open the fuse panel and pull the fuse(s) indicated in the Owner's Manual section detailing towing your vehicle. This prevents the instrument panel (IP) and/or electronic PRNDL indicator from draining the battery.
  3. Securely attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle.
  4. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position, which is one position forward of LOCK. Unlocking the steering column allows for proper movement of the front wheels and tires during towing.
  5. For 1997-1999 Cutlass, 1997-2003 Malibu, 2004-2006 Chevrolet Classic and 1999-2004 Alero/Grand Am models, turn the ignition switch to the accessory (ACC) position, which is one position forward of OFF. This position unlocks the transaxle.
  6. Shift the transmission to Neutral (N).
  7. Notice: Use extra care whenever towing another vehicle. Do not exceed the towing vehicle's gross combination weight (GCW) by adding the weight of the dinghy towed vehicle or vehicle damage may result.
  8. When the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the tow vehicle, release the parking brake.
  9. Replace the fuse(s) in the fuse panel when finished towing.
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I need to find out how to tow a jeep grand cherokee limited with full time 4 wheel drive all 4 wheels down behind a motor home. I hope you can help me. Thank you

You can tow in with the transfer case in neutral as long as all 4 wheels are on the ground like with a tow bar.If you use a tow dolly you will have to remove the rear drive shaft.This transfer case has a viscous coupling that will over heat if all the wheel dont turn at the same rate.
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I want to tow a kia sportage can I use a tow dolly

If you have a four wheel drive Sportage, you will destroy your transmission by towing the vehicle with the rear wheels on the road and the engine not running. The problem is that the wheels will spin the transmission, causing wear on it since there is no transmission oil flowing while the vehicle engine is not running. You can, however, remove the rear driveshaft from the Sportage and that will allow you to safely use a tow dolly, since the rear wheels will be free spinning.
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Towing 4 wheels on the ground behind motorhome

this is not problem for this car is manual transm
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