john0183

I am going to be traveling about 1700 miles and need help on towing my car on a two wheel car dolly . Would it be ok if I to it with the rear wheels up on the dolly would it damage my transmission thanks and would I have to disconnect the driveshaft and does anyone know how to do it if I need to to disconnect it. Thanks help would be appreciated .

AMGAffalterbach

Is it 4-Matic or RWD? If it's 4-Matic all wheels need to be lifted or you will damage the transfer case and transmission. If it's rear-wheel-drive then you can lift only the two rear wheels and you will be fine as with any RWD car, there is no power sent to the front wheels. Look online for further towing instructions and guidelines.

john0183

It's a rear wheel drive I hear that u can't put the rear wheel drive on a dolly or else it will move back and fourth because of the weight in the front I am trying to figure out how to disconnect the rear transfer shaft I heard I can do it like that .

AMGAffalterbach

If you're towing with the rear wheels on the ground, the drive shaft needs to be removed. If you are not towing it with the rear wheels on the ground, hence backwards with a tow dolly if you can do that with your setup, then no you do not need to remove it. I have no heard that but consider calling your dealership.

john0183

Yea I am putting the rear wheels down and want to disconnect the drive shaft .

Robaustin

I'd suggest renting a car trailer. I've done this in the past and it was far better than a dolly.

john0183

Yea I think I am going to get a car trailor but is my alarm going to be going off every 5 minutes .

AMGAffalterbach

-Don't arm it
-Unplug the battery
-Take out the fuse

You have some options here bud. All of the above procedures for towing are described in the owners manual in the 460s pages. The engineers did not forget about towing.

john0183

Thanks guys.

AMGAffalterbach

For sure, let us know if you have any other questions. If you don't have a manual you can download one from the MB website

john0183

I don't have the fuse diagram does anyone know where I can find it for a 2003 Mercedes Benz e500 sport with airmatic suspension .

AMGAffalterbach

Search the forums. https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...x-diagram.html