Where did you get tool to open differential fluid plug?

[jaydeep]

I want to replace Differential fluid & manual tranny fluid. For diff. plug its 14 mm hex socket which I got form Sears is too long. I also went to check at Autozone hex socket is too long. Where did you guys got your hex socket form?

[toointoxicated60]

My hex socket doesn't fit with a ratchet behind it.

So i put a wrench on the hex and use that to turn it.

[slammin.e28]

My hex socket doesn't fit with a ratchet behind it.

So i put a wrench on the hex and use that to turn it.

This this this.

[dnguyen1963]

http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/sockets-ratchets/12-piece-drain-plug-socket-set-94961.html

[Roysneon]

Or a short 17mm bolt with a couple nuts tightened down on it.

[Nick_S]

strange, got mine from Autozone and it works just fine.

[delatlanta1281]

Or a short 17mm bolt with a couple nuts tightened down on it.

This is what I use, except I heated it an bent it to a right angle.

[dougie30]

i had to use a breaker bar on mine, it was tight but it worked

[whterice]

I have actually never had this problem. I switch diffs so often I just change fluid when it is out of the car.

[Ryann]

Cut the tip of your socket down.

[squidmaster]

autozone (or maybe advance auto) had one.

[mccor023]

I ordered one from Turner, and when I got it was the wrong size!

[LJ851]

For large allens in tight spaces i usually end up cutting an inch or so off the long side of an allen wrench, inserting it in the plug and putting a box end wrench on it. Thats only if none of my allen sockets work, though.

[F34R]

I use 3/8 allen sockets, the Craftsman fits with a ratchet behind it.

[Click]

I don't remember having an issue with the diff, I might have pulled the wrench on socket trick as stated above and all my stuff is craftsman. I DO remember having to saw my craftsman hex socket shorter to fit the fill plug on the trans however.