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billybear · ** Joined: 02 Jul 2005 Posts: 58

Does anyone know what size socket fits the diff drain plug?Tried 23mm was to small 25mm to big so i thought 24mm will be the one,it fits but it seems a bit loose.Thanks.

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DaveN · ******* Joined: 14 May 2005 Posts: 1190 Location: Sweden

You need 24, preferably 6 point, not 12.

billybear · ** Joined: 02 Jul 2005 Posts: 58

Thanks for that i will buy one.

500SEC · Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 0:34 Post subject:

It's 24mm. Must be six point, or you will end up rounding the edges of the bolt. The socket must be short enough to fit behind the front stabilizer bar. I strugged with my front bolt because of this, but eventually released it with a two foot extension bar. These bolts are easily rounded because the head is only about 3-4mm in depth. After removing, I bought new bolts from Toyota @ £3 each. Same size bolt is used for gearbox, transfer case and both diffs.
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