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Old 02-28-2008, 09:22 PM
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What size allen bolt is the fill plug on the diff? Trying to change diff oil and don't have the right size
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Old 02-28-2008, 09:26 PM
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What year, it should be a 3/8's square drive.
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Old 02-28-2008, 09:27 PM
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Use a standard 3/8" rachet and/or extenion, no allen wrenches needed. I like to hit the plug with a few shots of WD-40 a few minutes before I remove it.
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Old 02-28-2008, 11:09 PM
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I just used a 3/8 extension and ratchet,
+1 on spraying it first
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