My 4.2TD came with a factory PTO winch. I know these come in at least two different flavors.
Mine hasn’t been run in at least six years (the previous owner said he never had use of it and did not know how or if it worked) so I thought I ought to change the oil.
Being new to the world of the PTO winch, I have no idea how to change the gear oil in the winch. Like, where it comes out, where to out in, how much, etc..
Also, can the locking hub on the winch be swapped for a broken front axle hub in an emergency? The hubs look the same from the outside.
Patrol 4x4 – Nissan Patrol Forum
Tip:
Maintenance after Water-crossings<br> So once you have successfully crossed to the other side and are on your way home, you don't need to give the water crossing a second thought, right? Wrong! Any crossing at axle depth or deeper necessitates a checking of the diff oil for water contamination. Having an extended diff breather is not a 100% guarantee of waterproofness and any crossing above your axles without extended diff breathers should mean a mandatory inspection. Checking your diffs for water contamination is very easy. Since water is heavier than oil, it will collect at the lowest point in the diff, right where the drain plug is located. After allowing time for your 4x4 to cool, just loosen the drain bolt and run a small amount (~20mls) of the diff oil into a glass. If you're unlucky enough to have water present, the diff oil should be drained. It is best to flush the diff several times to ensure all traces of water are removed. Milky colored oil also indicates water is present and should also be changed.
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