Tools to remove transmission/diff/transfer case drain plugs

[strawhatguy]

Dumb, but hopefully a quick question: what size/type socket is used for removing the drain and fill plugs for the transfer case, etc?
Going to try doing this myself, and I don’t think I have the socket needed.
looks square and what 10 mm?
Thanks!

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[Area51BS]

Pipe plug sockets

 

[Area51BS]

Cheap set for example.
https://www.amazon.com/TITAN-51771-...890&sprefix=drain+plug+socket,aps,157&sr=8-30

 

[kr_1315]

3/8 ratchet with no socket is what I use.
Works fine for me.

 

[Fordified1]

Ratchet with appropriate length extension.

 

[RagnarKon]

I believe it's a square 10mm.

But like @kr_1315... I've always used 3/8" socket. (3/8" = 9.5mm)

 

[strawhatguy]

I believe it's a square 10mm.

But like @kr_1315... I've always used 3/8" socket. (3/8" = 9.5mm)

Ah.. so simple!

thanks guys

 

[Aonarch]

Ah.. so simple!

thanks guys

Since they are pipe threads, don't over torque them, or else you can crack the housing!

I always set my torque wrench to the lowest spec called for, and feel it out. If it feels tight before hitting the spec, that is good enough.

 

[strawhatguy]

Since they are pipe threads, don't over torque them, or else you can crack the housing!

I always set my torque wrench to the lowest spec called for, and feel it out. If it feels tight before hitting the spec, that is good enough.

I happen to have a 3/8” torque wrench that goes down to 5ft lbs, the service manual says 18, at least for the t-case plugs, so this is perfect
Always a good reminder though.

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