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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 05:06 AM
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I changed the fluid in my transfer case for the first time yesterday. Everything went ok, but I'm wondering if I put the drain plugs in too tight. Do I need to get back under there and loosen them up or should it be ok?



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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 05:16 AM
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Eh... how tight did ya make it? Torque spec is 15-21 Ft Lbs.

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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 05:19 AM
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Pretty tight. I could still tighten more if I wanted to but it would take a little strength. I just used a regular ratchet and I'm not sure how to measure the torque.


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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by phil1031
Pretty tight. I could still tighten more if I wanted to but it would take a little strength. I just used a regular ratchet and I'm not sure how to measure the torque.


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You need a torque wrench to measure torque. Really should have one if you're going to do your own maintenance. A good 1/2" torque wrench as this will come in handy with keeping the death wobble goblin away...
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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 06:09 AM
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I will definitely get one for the next time I do it, but what about for now? I really don't want to take that skid plate off again but I don't want anything to get damaged either.


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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by phil1031
I will definitely get one for the next time I do it, but what about for now? I really don't want to take that skid plate off again but I don't want anything to get damaged either.


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its hard to say. one persons just right could be pretty weak or wayy to much or just right so there is no way for us to tell.
I just snug mine up till they dont leak.
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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by shabbernigdo
its hard to say. one persons just right could be pretty weak or wayy to much or just right so there is no way for us to tell.
I just snug mine up till they dont leak.
yup... this ^^

Check it for leaks a couple times.... if it's not leaking, then let it be.
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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 06:48 AM
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Ok, I'll do that. Thanks for the help everyone!
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