How do you tow a Geo Tracker?

Find the weight of your Tracker.
Check the tow rating on the vehicle that will tow the Tracker.
Pull the Tracker behind the vehicle that will tow it.
Attach the safety cables or safety chains from the Tracker to the hitch.

Can you tow a manual transmission car in neutral?

Most four-wheel-drive vehicles that have a manual transfer case and an automatic transmission can also be towed with the transmission in Park and the transfer case in Neutral. Be sure to unlock the steering wheel before towing.

Can you tow with a manual transmission?

However, if you’re towing off-road on uneven ground, manual transmissions can trump automatic ones. Usually, vehicles with automatic transmissions will have a greater allowable cargo load than those with manual transmissions. This is because towing large loads with a manual can damage the clutch from shifting gears.

How long does it take to pull a driveshaft?

That’s very difficult to answer due to the multiple variables involved in removing and replacing hard to access components such as the center driveshaft on a front wheel drive vehicle like your Edge. However, in general, this type of job can often be completed in one business day; or less than 8 service hours.

How do you remove a drive shaft from a diff?

Using a plastic hammer gently shock the driveshaft loose from the differential flange by striking the rear yoke (U joint mount). At this point the back half of the shaft will be free so hang onto it. On some cars there will be a center support which must be undone by removing the two center support mounting bolts.

Why is it important to mark driveshaft components prior to removal?

It’s balance so it shouldn’t matter how it comes out and goes back in unless you take the actuall driveshaft apart. Then you would need to mark the yokes so you could put those back in the same way they came out.

What happens if you don’t mark your driveshaft?

If they split the shaft and not re install it correctly, they will throw the shaft out of balance and cause an uncomfortable vibration. One piece shaft guys have the slip yoke in the t-case, so they dont have to worry about any of this.