Rear differential drain plug..
02-02-2005, 04:47 PM
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Rear differential drain plug..
I am going to be changing the fluid in my rear diff this weekend. I had a question, I can NOT for the life of me find the correct tool used for removing the rear diff drain plug. Before you all say its just a 3/8" ratchet end, its not! My drain plug is the square box type plug, but its not a 3/8. I am beginning to think it is some off the wall metric size. Even the dealer didn't know. Does anyone know what it could be and if I can find a set of metric "square" type tools anywhere?
BTW I have the Dana 12 bolt in my truck...
BTW I have the Dana 12 bolt in my truck...
02-02-2005, 09:53 PM
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i would just remove the differential cover and drain the fluid that way. plus you can see how things look inside and clean off metal pieces from the magnet.
a 10 bolt, 8.5 inch gasket is only like $5-6
a 10 bolt, 8.5 inch gasket is only like $5-6
02-02-2005, 10:39 PM
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Another vote for taking the cover off. When I took mine off, the magnet was totally coated with junk. I replaced my gasket but RTV silicone will work just as well if not better
02-03-2005, 04:13 AM
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You know how involved removing an all wheel steer rear end axle cover would be? Thats not gonna happen hahah. I have to remove the drain plug somehow. Removing the all wheel steer mechanism (its one complete unit on the back of the rear end) is not going to happen 
02-03-2005, 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ACDenali
You know how involved removing an all wheel steer rear end axle cover would be? Thats not gonna happen hahah. I have to remove the drain plug somehow. Removing the all wheel steer mechanism (its one complete unit on the back of the rear end) is not going to happen
sorry, never seen one before. never thought about it. i guess removing the cover would be a PITA
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02-03-2005, 09:40 PM
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Just drill a hole in the bottom of the damn thing and JB weld it back together.
Seriously, I've never seen one that a 3/8" rachet wouldn't work on.
Maybe try emailing them or something.
Got a picture of it?
Seriously, I've never seen one that a 3/8" rachet wouldn't work on.
Maybe try emailing them or something.
Got a picture of it?