Transmission Fill Plug Removal??

[dg7080]

Ok, what wrench or combination have folks found best to remove the transmission fill plug? 6 point no doubt, but with the very tight space to work and break it lose, what are some suggestions that work best? Pivoting ratchet with a long handle, very short box wrench, etc??

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[Msfitoy]

Try searching MTB transmission remote dipstick...I've described my method there...

 

[TJC]

Taking that cap off is the most frustrating part of the installation. Ford really didn't want us checking that fluid.

 

[Bob902]

I used a gear wrench

 

[Blue Streak]

I used a short socket on a flex head ratchet with a purswader bar on the ratchet accessed thru the front wheel well by lifting the rubber flap.

 

[TJC]

I got to it from the top with a breaker bar and several 3/4 1/2" extensions, ending with a universal joint attached to the socket. Once it broke free I tuned it by hand.

 

[dg7080]

Thanks for the info folks!

 

[Msfitoy]

I used a 19mm open wrench and small hammer...

 

[Buckbull]

I was able to get it free with a ratchet and cheater pipe from laying on my back underneath the truck. Its a pain in the a$$.

 

[5thranger]

Ok, what wrench or combination have folks found best to remove the transmission fill plug? 6 point no doubt, but with the very tight space to work and break it lose, what are some suggestions that work best? Pivoting ratchet with a long handle, very short box wrench, etc??

Flex head box end wrench and one stick of dynamite to shock it.

 

[Msfitoy]

Flex head box end wrench and one stick of dynamite to shock it.

I use a small hammer to deliver tactical taps...I wonder how many people who are reaching up from below are inadvertently "tightening" it?!

 

[TJC]

I use a small hammer to deliver tactical taps...I wonder how many people who are reaching up from below are inadvertently "tightening" it?!

More than we think!

 

[JoeC]

I used a short socket on a flex head ratchet with a purswader bar on the ratchet accessed thru the front wheel well by lifting the rubber flap.

This ^
I tried 'from the top' and broke my 3/8" universal.
Then removed front passenger tire/rubber flap and had all the room needed to get in there with a socket and breaker bar.
Piece of cake after that!

 

[subquark]

19mm flex head ratcheting wrench, like this:
https://www.grainger.com/product/1L...T0Fy9X4MrEu8BHuaRfhoCCB8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

This video shows how to get that off, even if you're not installing the Fitzstick:

 

[TJC]

I used a short socket on a flex head ratchet with a purswader bar on the ratchet accessed thru the front wheel well by lifting the rubber flap.

Ain't hydraulic jacks handy! Esp the handles!

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