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Transmission plug tools

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#1 ·
I'm looking for the sockets/tools needed to drain the manual transmission and transfer fluids. The transfer case has a 1/2" hex head plug. The transmission has a very large hex head plug. does anyone know what size and where to procure a socket/tool to get the plug out?
 
#2 ·
That would probably depend on which manual transmission your jeep has. Without knowing the year or transmission model you're leaving us guessing. I know the NV3550 has a 17mm Allen head plug. I never found one so I used a bolt that has a 17mm hex head and locked 2 nuts on the thread. It worked like a charm and costs less than $2
 
#3 ·
+1 on DCLXVI response. I took a bolt with the correct head size to fit the plug and welded a nut onto the other end. If you don't have a welder, you could stack enough nuts and washers to fill the shank and use red locktite to secure it all together. Just an idea.
 
#5 ·
You might try to check with your local Autozone of other auto part store that has a loan a tool program. They may have a set of sockets for transmissions that you could borrow. I was able to borrow a socket to get the axle nut off that would've cost me $20 to buy for a one time us.
 
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