Front Diff fill plug torx bit size?

[blackstallion]

Is this a Torx bit? I tried a T50 and it's a bit small, to much wiggle before engaging. But a T55 is to big. Is it one of the non standard sizes in between?

Or is it not Torx at all?

Can't find any information searching the web.

The picture below is for the drain, but I also need to remove the fill, assuming they're the same.

 

[Dale5403]

From what I found it should be a T50 Torx plus.

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[blackstallion]

From what I found it should be a T50 Torx plus.

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Hum, didn't realize Torx Plus was a thing, but that Torx Plus profile does seem to better match the picture of the drain plug.

Thanks for the reply, will order a Torx Plus TP50 and hope it works.

 

[blackstallion]

Hum, didn't realize Torx Plus was a thing, but that Torx Plus profile does seem to better match the picture of the drain plug.

Thanks for the reply, will order a Torx Plus TP50 and hope it works.

Thanks, this was the exact tool needed for the job, plug came right out no problem!

Do you happen to know torque spec for the fill plug?

I'm seeing 18ft-lbs and 30ft-lbs online.

 

[Dale5403]

Thanks, this was the exact tool needed for the job, plug came right out no problem!

Do you happen to know torque spec for the fill plug?

I'm seeing 18ft-lbs and 30ft-lbs online.

according to this service manual 30ft lbs.

Ford Explorer - General Procedures - Differential Draining and Filling - Front Drive Axle/Differential