Tacoham

Dumb questions, but here goes.

I have a low mileage 2002 Tacoma V4 5-speed 4WD with an R150F manual transmission.

1. Does the designation R150F INCLUDE the transfer case?
2. Does this tranny/transfer case have an oil pump(s) that must be driven by the engine running?
3. I want to tow my taco with a motor-home 4-down (i.e. flat tow) with all four taco wheels on the ground with tranny and transfer case both in neutral. Can this be done?
4. During a tow, will the (4?) wheels drive the transfer case and cause damage?
5. While I don't wish to do it, how much hassle is it to disconnect the (rear?) driveshaft?

The owners manual says no towing allowed, but I'm told by many that this Taco CAN be safely towed with both transfer case and tranny in neutral.

Comments, suggestions ??

Thanks for reading my post.

wyoming9

iTrader: (1)

Rear wheels on the ground !! Remove the rear driveshaft .

In your case 4 wheels remove the rear drive shaft.

Some just remove it at the rear differential and tie it up.

Being sure to make some match marks

ZUK

iTrader: (1)

In your case....the '01 owners manual says place the tranny in N and the transfercase in 2H.
Key in ignition such that the steering wheel is UNLOCKED.

I think the reason they skip over 4 down towing is with the steering column unlocked, there is the possibility of the front wheels turning the wrong way when you pull out of a gas station.

wyoming9

iTrader: (1)

I wonder does the owners manual in this case take into account your dragging this truck all over the country??

We still pull the drive shaft of anything rear wd with the rear axle on the ground.

Because if the operator is to lazy any damage is on them .

Make FWD so easy.

Maybe I am to old school as I pull the negative battery cable while welding on vehicles .

Tacoham

The OP here ...

Thanks for the replies all.

I've decided to drop the rear driveshaft from the differential and just 'tie' it off to the frame or hang it under a chassis support member, then leave the transfer case in 2WD, and tranny in neutral. I haven't tried it yet, but I think dropping the D-shaft is a 15-minute job. And ... I've read several posts about trouble with those $$$ (Remco) D-shaft disconnect kits.

Remember, I'm not simply towing my Taco from A to B but using it for local transportation & exploring when I arrive at various RV campsites.

Oh, some say I should also disconnect the front wheels D-shaft as well. Is that really necessary and why?

Malcolm99

You do not need to disconnect the front drive shaft, but carefull you don't loose the rear slip shaft, joint and flange as nothing is holding it in place, might want to keep that inside the truck, I'd make sure your diff oils are top shelf.

Brian S Boynton

Can I back my taco onto a dolly?
is it safe to just disconnect the drive safe?