Drain / Fill plug location on Front Diffs
06-30-2003, 06:17 AM
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Folly Beach, SC
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Drain / Fill plug location on Front Diffs
I wanted to change the transfer case and differential fluids this weekend coming up. I believe I've located the drain and fill holes for the front diffs, but would like to get it varified. It seems as if the holes are about on the same level, so would I have to pump the fluid out of the front diffs? And what size sockets are those? thanks again.
06-30-2003, 10:51 AM
#2
Contributing Member
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 10,916
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
You dont have to pump the fluid out, but you will have to pump the fluid in. The holes for the front diff drain and fill should not be the same level. The socket size is 19mm.
The only way to verify what you are looking at is by posting pics. Got pics?
The only way to verify what you are looking at is by posting pics. Got pics?
06-30-2003, 12:53 PM
#3
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Folly Beach, SC
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
96 runner
Hey, thanks for responding! I actually went and looked at it closer than I got a chance to yesterday and found the bolts. the drain bolt faces the driver side at the bottom of the differential (it was hiding in mud) and the fill bolt faces the front bumper. Yes, you are right, they are not on the same level. But the bolts look to be allen bolts??? Definitely not the regular type bolts. And jalabers website detailed replacing the crush washers. Can you get those at your local parts store. thanks. peace.
06-30-2003, 01:33 PM
#4
Contributing Member
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 10,916
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: 96 runner
Originally posted by 4runner4life
Hey, thanks for responding! I actually went and looked at it closer than I got a chance to yesterday and found the bolts. the drain bolt faces the driver side at the bottom of the differential (it was hiding in mud) and the fill bolt faces the front bumper. Yes, you are right, they are not on the same level. But the bolts look to be allen bolts??? Definitely not the regular type bolts. And jalabers website detailed replacing the crush washers. Can you get those at your local parts store. thanks. peace.
Hey, thanks for responding! I actually went and looked at it closer than I got a chance to yesterday and found the bolts. the drain bolt faces the driver side at the bottom of the differential (it was hiding in mud) and the fill bolt faces the front bumper. Yes, you are right, they are not on the same level. But the bolts look to be allen bolts??? Definitely not the regular type bolts. And jalabers website detailed replacing the crush washers. Can you get those at your local parts store. thanks. peace.
I have to take another look at my Runner. I dont remember those fill and drain plugs being 4-sided female bolts.
06-30-2003, 02:45 PM
#6
Contributing Member
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 10,916
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
You may want to hang on before you go taking those off. Someone should be able to verify what you are talking about. It just doesnt sound right to me.
I will check when I leave work, but I wont be able to get back to you till tomorrow in the AM.
I will check when I leave work, but I wont be able to get back to you till tomorrow in the AM.
Trending Topics
06-30-2003, 03:02 PM
#8
Contributing Member
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 10,916
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by 4runner4life
Cool, thanks, I'm gonna pick up the crush gasket from the stealership tomorrow. Thanks again.
Cool, thanks, I'm gonna pick up the crush gasket from the stealership tomorrow. Thanks again.
You will need 2 of them. You should just get a bunch if you are planning on doing the rear diff too. They are cheap.
Talk to you later.
procedures
07-01-2003, 07:45 AM
#14
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: ELN
Posts: 1,647
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
On my truck, those differential fill/drain plugs are 24mm. I found that a wrench was a lot easier to use than a socket. And like the above poster said, remove the fill plugs first. It might be a good time to clean your breathers out and make sure they work right.
07-01-2003, 07:56 AM
#16
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: ELN
Posts: 1,647
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Glenn
Originally posted by 4runner4life
The front diffs are 24mm hex??? Yeah, I found my breathers and plan on doing the mod.
The front diffs are 24mm hex??? Yeah, I found my breathers and plan on doing the mod.
Last edited by Glenn; 07-01-2003 at 07:58 AM.
07-01-2003, 11:26 AM
#18
Registered User
Open the fill plugs first, incase you can't open it you didn't drain all your fluid. You may need a breaker bar, or in my case a rubber mallet, to break loose the nuts/plugs. Man, were they on tight! My personal recomendation... use a six sided closed wrench to attack the plugs. Less chance of slipping and less chance of stripping.
07-10-2003, 03:10 AM
#19
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 866
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Diff. plugs
On my 2001 Tacoma 4x4 SR5 Automatic all the plugs are 24mm including the tranny plugs and i have no problem removeing them with a short socket. Also there is no crush gaskets , just a thin metal washer. Mike
07-10-2003, 08:30 AM
#20
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 866
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I take it back!
The rear diff plugs are 24mm and so is the auto tranny but the front is allen head plugs like is in the above picture. Someone told me that they were all 24mm but they are not. It looks like the fron't is going to be areal pain. I removed the skid plate but it looks like i may have to remove the one all the way in the front to get to the fill hole??? Mike
