Trouble changing fluids
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Trouble changing fluids
Hey guys need some help I went to change my tranny, transfer case, and both differentials fluid and ran into a problem I started at the rear differential I have a 94 DX 4x4 by the way I made sure that I got all the rust i could off the bolt before hand and soaked it with PB blaster for a couple days so I finally went to change it and the bolt would not even budge I cranked and cranked but nothing so i tried heating it and it still won't come out does anyone have any other suggestions do i need an impact wrench??
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This might sound stupid, but I made this mistake myself since I got all the directions screwed up when I was bent under the truck. Make sure you are turning the right way. Luckily for me the bolt was the part that stripped first, so once I got it out after a few hours of work I could put a new one right in there.
Edit: The results from my operation
Edit: The results from my operation
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Make sure you remove the fill plug first.
You don't want to find out you can't get the fill plug out after you've drained it.
First time I changed mine I had to use a breaker bar and a 3 ft. pipe.
You don't want to find out you can't get the fill plug out after you've drained it.
First time I changed mine I had to use a breaker bar and a 3 ft. pipe.
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Agreed with all previous posts. Use a 1/2" or 3/4" breaker bar w/ pipe extension. Start with filler first. If you do use heat (which you already did) make sure it seals afterwards.
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Agree with above....
Also, I've found it helpful to take the socket with an extension (all 1/2") and lightly hammer it while on the bolt head. That can help free up the tension.
Also, I've found it helpful to take the socket with an extension (all 1/2") and lightly hammer it while on the bolt head. That can help free up the tension.
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I know there hasn't been any activity on this thread for a few weeks, since I just went through this I thought I'd offer my $.02
My filler plugs on my tranny, transfercase and rear differential were all stuck to the point I cound't budge 'em. I used some of the ideas above, then gave up and went to my local jiffy lube.
This really depends on the kind of people who work/run your local lube place.
These guys are used to things like this, so they have some practice getting these off. I took it to them for my transfercase and rear differential, it took a few minutes, they ended up replacing the plug on the t-case and didn't even charge me. I went home and oiled 'em up.
Once again, just my $.02
My filler plugs on my tranny, transfercase and rear differential were all stuck to the point I cound't budge 'em. I used some of the ideas above, then gave up and went to my local jiffy lube.
This really depends on the kind of people who work/run your local lube place.
These guys are used to things like this, so they have some practice getting these off. I took it to them for my transfercase and rear differential, it took a few minutes, they ended up replacing the plug on the t-case and didn't even charge me. I went home and oiled 'em up.
Once again, just my $.02
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