However this front differential plug tool was great to remove the front differential filler plug. New tool for removing differential drain plug. Location: Salt Lake City UT. Other times, supercessions can exist between different parts on the same car, as is often the case with hardware of the same size.
Location: Oklahoma State. I dont want to strip it and be royally stuck! I have an air hammer bit that's like a half moon/tanto type tip on it (there might be a technical name for it), but just a regular chisel bit will work too. Finally getting around to draining and the refilling the rear differential fluid.
I read all sorts of helpful forum posts on ways to get the stuck plug out, and went outside to try them today. While the cover is off, I will either: a) try to use a grabbit, or some other sort of stripped fastener remover, to get to the plug, or plugs, out. Location: Sioux Falls SD. Kaon does not sell the front differential filler plug so please ensure you buy the tool so you don't strip it! Sprayed with WD-40, tried to get the thing off with adjustable wrench, but now way--won't budge. This may be a slightly taboo answer for some people but I have used this method many times on farm machinery and it has worked quite well, actually never damaged anything doing this. As a registered member, you'll be able to: - Participate in all Tundra discussion topics. I removed the rear diff cover yesterday evening to let it drain overnight. Perhaps you could just get the cover from the junkyard and experiment with this prior to removing yours. I've used 3 different breaker bars and no luck. Differential Drain and Fill plugs. I've thought about the possibility of it being some built-up but BOTH of the plugs and so much!? Sure a hell of a lot easier than my 05 C6 was.
As I've recently begun to work on the car myself to save money (new serpentine belt, spark plugs, front brakes), I became aware that the differential gearbox is a thing, that it is full of oil, and that oil should be changed periodically if you: live in a snowy area that salts the road (yes), live near the coast (yes), or use the vehicle to tow (yes. ) Front Diff Tool and 24mm Drain Plug to suit Toyota Hilux KUN26 Prado 120/150 FJ Cruiser LC200. First thing I did was read on here what sort of a key I would need for the drain and fill plug. I had to weld a old socket to the front differential drain plug then attached a ratchet to remove it (best to use half inch drives). I didn't go too far with that because I want to get two replacement plugs so I only have to take these off and never use them again. I know it requires a 8mm allen socket and probably a swivel. I feel like I have come up with a workable solution, though, and thought I'd run it by the folks here to confirm that it is not a totally idiotic idea. Don't ground where the bearings/gears in the diff could arc causing damage. I'm all over it, new HF just opened over here and needed a proper excuse. Member Statistics308, 203. Also time is your friend, let that impact rattle for a while and DO NOT feel that you can turn it up to a higher power setting or you're just asking for trouble. Differential fill plug removal tool 65700. Special removal tool?
Your future self will thank you. Differential Drain Plug Dilemma. Contributing Member. If you have purchased this product or reviewed this, it is probably because you've already stripped the front differential drain plug too far you couldn't get it off. Or try taking a socket and hammering it down on the bolt head. Gosh, I hope not - that could get QUITE expensive. Looks like im just going to have to drive it until it blows i guess, unless i can get that plug out somehow... any input appreciated! Rear Differential Drain And Fill Plugs Removal. You are currently viewing as a guest! Location: Western PA. Posts: 523. Forum is one of the largest Mercedes-Benz owner websites offering the most comprehensive collection of Mercedes-Benz information anywhere in the world.
If I had a lift, I could probably get a bit more leverage. Added bonus is that when I changed my timing belt it also fitted the timing belt tensioner bolt too. I don't know why Toyota did this to us all, but some number of years ago, they realized how terrible it was. Where do people find the 3/8 square drive socket to remove differential drain plug. LOL I've even gone as far as to buy different hex sets and try the 10mm key from each one in case the first one I had was somehow not fabricated accurately. 00 machined the brackets off for the Explorer now I have a nice cover with a fill plug and a drain plug.
Wondering if I should buy replacement plugs before I proceed. Anyone who owns a 4WD Toyota and has dealt with the drain and fill plugs on the IFS front diff knows that they generally suck. Don't know how they did it... but I wouldn't dismiss them using a 3/8" hex key and a power tool. If you have the newer style with a 6 sided hole, you need a 3/8" Allen wrench.