[M1key]

Hi,

I'm fairly new to the whole 2wd/4wd H/L selection on a gearbox but what I'm finding is that the truck seems as though the brakes are stuck on when selected to 4wd. It probably drives for around 5miles then seems to seiz up as such. Since buying the car earlier this year I've never really had it in 4wd, so can't really compare it.
I'm guessing it's sounds like the front Diff etc is knackered but not yet looked anymore into + don't know enough about the workings of it. I will say though it's typical now winters approaching and I'm abit gutted.

Any help would be much appreciated

Cheers
Mike

 

[lookskyward1]

You should NOT use 4wd on a sealed surface it causes transmission wind - up resulting in the stiff brakes on feeling and ultimately broken driveline components.

With a bit of luck you've not caused any damage. :fingersx

 

[lookskyward1]

Although this is for the D40, there is an good discussion on the topic. viewtopic.php?f=45&t=1098

 

[Phoenix]

:+1 As Lookskyward says, never use 4x on a normal surface, only use in mud, snow etc. Hope you havn't damaged anything, when was trasfer box oils last changed?

 

[chris vince]

As above good replies.
D22's do NOT have a centre diff but a transfer box, you are getting transmission wind up that will destroy the box, stop using 4wd on hard surfaces immediately!

 

[M1key]

Surely the car will drive 4 - 5 miles on a Tarmac road without any issues at low speeds once, if that's broke it it'll be going. I've literally done that in it! Although I can't say if any previous owners have used it in 4wd for any length of time.

Not sure when the transfer box oil was changed, it's due a service anyways so I'll get the engine/box oils done.

Cheers

 

[Highland navara]

Surely the car will drive 4 - 5 miles on a Tarmac road without any issues at low speeds once, if that's broke it it'll be going. I've literally done that in it! Although I can't say if any previous owners have used it in 4wd for any length of time.

Not sure when the transfer box oil was changed, it's due a service anyways so I'll get the engine/box oils done.

Cheers

Yes, that low mileage could break it completely but not definitely break it, as said don't use it on dry hard surfaces in 4x4 at any time, that's not what they are made to do! If you need to test it use a gravel driveway or better still borrow someone's field and change ALL your oils as they are probably in need of a change by now anyway :thumbright: so that will be your gear box, front and rear diff's transfer box and engine, I'm sure I've missed one from that list but there is plenty on here dealing with oils and changes :thumbleft:

Ian

 

[M1key]

Yes, that low mileage could break it completely but not definitely break it, as said don't use it on dry hard surfaces in 4x4 at any time, that's not what they are made to do! If you need to test it use a gravel driveway or better still borrow someone's field and change ALL your oils as they are probably in need of a change by now anyway :thumbright: so that will be your gear box, front and rear diff's transfer box and engine, I'm sure I've missed one from that list but there is plenty on here dealing with oils and changes :thumbleft:

Ian

Cheers for the advice mate I'll get them done.

I noticed aswell it took abit of time getting it back into 2wd, ive read somewhere that it's a switch that fails? That's somet else I can crack on with aswell

 

[lookskyward1]

The switch refers to the D40s, you luckily have a simple leaver to engage the 4wd.

It would have been difficult to get out because of the wind -up stopping the cogs from releasing from each other. If you use the 4wd again (on a loose surface) and it is difficult to get back to 2wd, just reverse a few feet. :thumbright:

 

[M1key]

The switch refers to the D40s, you luckily have a simple leaver to engage the 4wd.

It would have been difficult to get out because of the wind -up stopping the cogs from releasing from each other. If you use the 4wd again (on a loose surface) and it is difficult to get back to 2wd, just reverse a few feet. :thumbright:

Thanks mate, as you can see got a lot to learn!

 

[Phoenix]

Yes, if you do have to reverse, make sure your foot is completley off the clutch & your fully engaged, reverse like that until light goes out, usually about 6' :thumbright: