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Old 09-27-2008
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Transfer case drain plug

I can't find it. I don't think I have one. I see the fill plug but there is no drain plug. What am I missing here?

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Ok cool thanks. Im gonna try it now.
 
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Yep thats where it is. Thanks. I feel stupid I didn't look under there. There is a little gap and you can clearly see the plug behind the damper before removing it.
 
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haha...i felt kind of stupid as well when i couldn't quite find it....then DUH, right there. lol. Glad you got 'er all figured out.
 
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what fluid do you put in your transfer case? I have never changed mine and I have a 132k miles. It probably needs to be done. The drain plug is the one in that looks like it will accept a 3/8 or 1/2 in drive socket right next to the ATF label right?

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Right
 
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3/8" socket yes.

and i use ATF.

be careful when your tightening up the bolts on that dampener. i stripped out 2 of the holes
 
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I will check my service manual for the torque settings for those bolts.

Thanks, guess I have a new project for this weekend...
 
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Pull the fill plug first, or at least loosen it.


You would be mighty pissed if it stripped out on ya after you drained the case.
 
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yeh that is what I did when I did my rear diff fluid.
 
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