So, i was reading a couple write ups on the fluid change procedure on the jk manual tranny, to get a good idea how to tackle the issue of the drain plug just above the exhaust crossmember. I was thinking of buying a 17mm allen key and the chopping off the long end of the allen key to utilize the short end as a sort of coupling nut. Is this what others have done or does anyone else have any good ideas?
Input is greatly appreciated

 

Oh yea, its also a 3.8 liter. Not sure what the set up is on the 3.6 o_O

 

Anyone out there with 2007-2010 change their manual tranny fluid??

 

I purchased a 1/2 coupler nut and ground it down a bit to use as a wrench/bit for the drain plug. Then covered exhaust with aluminum foil to minimize mess.

 

Cut off the end of a 17mm allen key then stuck it in a 17mm reversible ratchet wrench with some duct tape. worked great.

 

get a 1 inch 17mm bolt two 17mm nuts and put both nuts on one nut locks the other in place no cutting grinding done so it will look like this >


then just use a adjustable wrench or open end on the middle nut easy beans hope u like this idea works very easy $1.29






walmart sells cheap hand pumps to get the fresh oil from container into the vehicle easy like $6.00


not that trying to cover the exsaust is bad idea Its just not worth the effort let it hit it spray it with parts cleaner if it even needs that paper towel it off I think some times the foil makes more of a mess than if you just let it out

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I bought a allen socket, put it in my vise and punched out the allen part and then cut off about a 1" piece so it would fit. Used a 17mm wrench to turn it. It now resides in the toolbox as a specialty tool for the next fluid change. You'll also end up with an extra 17mm socket..lol

 

Hi guys

I have 2012 Manual.

I did the cut down Allen key and a normal ring spanner.

I used one finger pressed onto the stubby Allen key to make sure it was pressed into the sump plug all the way, just to be sure.

Once the sump plug was loose, I used an disposable aluminium oven baking tray, bent into shape, to guide the fluid into my bucket. Didn't spill a drop and kept the muffler free of oil.

Very easy job.

Regards
Paul

 

once its done and you stand up

 

Thanks for everyone's input. Purchased a 17mm allen key online through sears for instore pickup and only cost $8 and some change. Just gotta pick up an aluminum baking sheet and good to go. These are some great ideas...
By the way, thought that the dealer might have had some sort of tool for removing the drain plug when doing fluid changes??? But, when i asked, the technician told me that they dont bother with the drain plug, they just drop the whole pan... $180 job through the dealer o_O