My tranny has a fill plug and my transfer case does too but....

[ForealBoreal]

Almost best to upgrade to the allen bolt plugs when you get them off.

 

[OGBeno]

Almost best to upgrade to the allen bolt plugs when you get them off.

90341-18021

 

[bjowett]

Or the large magnet 90341-18035, if room is available.

 

[roscoFJ73]

Give the plugs some firm taps with a hammer, it will help loosen them. Remember to tighten them gently

 

[clintnz]

Make a tool for taking off those 'orrible skinny 24mm drain plugs. Get a 24mm socket (preferably 6 point) & grind or machine it down past the internal chamfer so you get full engagement on the plug. It's a tool anyone who works on Toyotas should have.

Cheers
Clint

 

[calsbeek]

PB Blaster and my neighbor's impact wrench...everything is now loose and I'm good to go.
thanks guys. I'll buy replacement bolts for when I make the fluid change later this week.

 

[calsbeek]

transfer case, transmission, and PTO fluids are all changed, new bolts in place.
Still need to do the differentials....

Will these fluids need to be topped off again after I first drive the car as is the case after an oil change?

 

[77cruiser77]

You don't have filters and a network of oil galleys like an engine. Should be all good but never a bad idea to periodically check your fluid

 

[Burbot]

Some times a good cleaning with a stiff wire brush. Or a good impact gun. Replace drains with a new magnetized one with crushable washer. Spray after brushing wait a bit tap gently with hammer. Like a tack hammer. Fit a 24mm as deep as possible. Use a cheater on a breaker bar