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When Towing Full-Time 4WD Vehicles

WHEN TOWING FULL-TIME 4WD VEHICLES







a. Tow the vehicles with the 4 wheels touching the ground or the 4 wheels held up. In case that an abnormality exists in the chassis and drive train, tow the vehicle with the 4 wheels held up.

b. Never tow the vehicle with either condition of the front wheels only or the rear only held up.

NOTE: Towing with either condition of the front wheels only the rear wheels only held up might cause the drive train burned-out or the wheels flying off the dolly.




c. Towing the vehicle should be done by one of the towing methods as shown in the illustration.




d. If the vehicle has a trouble in the chassis or drive train, use the wheel lift type truck.

NOTE: Do not use any towing method other than those shown above.