XC90 AWD Problems, RWD not working

[RoyMacDonald]

Originally Posted by Tannaton

Unfortunately the legislation around towing has got so complicated (both construction/use and driving licence eligibility) that I don't think 90%+ of people who tow recreationally (i.e. excluding professional drivers) and 90% of Policemen are fully conversant. I think 80% - 90% of the trailers I see at my local tip aren't legal as they don't have a secondary coupling.

I read somewhere (but can't recall where) that the maximum towing weight of a car is based on what it can do a hill start with on a specific gradient. Hence the D5 with the AW55 gearbox probably didn't do well on this test although I am sure the car is structurally fit to tow much more.

Sure can. Went into the fields towing a trailer of wood with the Defender and got well and truly stuck in the mud and about to fall into a deep ditch!

My XC90 pulled it out easily. Engine barely shifted note. That baby has some torque.

[shaunroche]

Hi chaps....Is there a step by step guide to changing the spline etc. Available on the forum?

My mate has a garage and I fancy me and him getting it sorted but don't know where to start or where to get the bits from.

Any advice would be gratefully received!

Cheers, Shaun.

[ts72]

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