How do you remove the Rear diff fill plug?

[92greenexplorer]

how do i get the rear diff plug out to check the fluid and add some i brock 2 rackets

 

[RangerX]

Use a 3/8" drive rachet with a ~6" extension, and no socket. The square end of the extension fits right in the square hole in the plug.

 

[92greenexplorer]

it dont want to move

 

[kit352]

spray it with some pb blast and buy more rachets. maybe a breaker bar?

 

[little x]

breaker bar, with pipe extension if need be. And plenty of PB blaster.

 

[Spdrcer34]

It's funny you mention the rear differential plug.

When I got the oil changed, they notated on the slip "Can't check the rear differential fluid, gas tank is in the way"...

I told the guy it's a good 2 feet from the gas tank. How can it be in the way...I don't think they knew that I have actually BEEN UNDER my vehicle before.

Whatever.

Ryan

 

[kit352]

thats why you do everything your self. how do think your oil change went?

 

[IZwack]

Can't get the cover out? Well thats no problem! We have a ROCKCRUSHER diff cover distributor on hand!
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=200809
With the option of powdercoating to all sorts of fancy colors.

Fill plug on the back of cover:

 

[WickedWindsor]

It may not be recomended, but I've always taken a little heat to it (propane torch) just enough to break it loose. Usually a few seconds of heat will be enough to allow you to turn it with a ratchet.
The only thing major here I see is to NOT cook it.

 

[sn0border88]

it dont want to move

So make it move, use a piece of pipe, get rid of the extension, anything that works.

Ive used a long 3/8 rachet and put a jack under the handle and lifted up with the jack to turn the plug.

 

[Anime]

When that thing's really in there, a 3/8 breaker bar is needed. A ratchet head won't usually fit in without an extension, which usually makes it tougher to get enough torque to bust it loose. Using a jack is a great idea, especially when space under the vehicle is limited. On stock height rides, jacking up the frame some to let the rear axle go below the gas tank can help give alot more room to work.