98 Rodeo Transfer Case Drain/Fill Plug Torques?

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98 Rodeo Transfer Case Drain/Fill Plug Torques? #915199 11/09/08 10:09 PM

Joined: Jul 2002

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Monument, Colorado

Mr. Mojo

Mudrunner

I have looked Hi and Lo and can't find my cheat sheet of torques nor can I find a thread here that states the proper torque for the drain and fill plugs.

Thanks,

Dale

98 Rodeo
00 4Runner

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Re: 98 Rodeo Transfer Case Drain/Fill Plug Torques? [Re: Mr. Mojo] #915200 11/10/08 05:59 AM

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Ventura County

mlclark

Isuzu Moderator

The easy answer is "as little as necessary". Remember, you are only crushing an o-ring, not a copper washer or tightening a tapered pipe thread. Too tight and they will pull the threads out of the case.

Michael

Re: 98 Rodeo Transfer Case Drain/Fill Plug Torques? [Re: Mr. Mojo] #915201 11/15/08 10:12 AM

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Walnut Creek, CA

holger

Body Damage is Cool

The fill pug is pretty fragile. I destroyed the threads in the plug hole once on my late Rodeo. After that, I used a simple made-up plug - it was holding well. Use as little force for the fill plug as possible, just tighten it a little to keep the plug in place.

Oleg
Axiom 4WD 2004: OME shocks, 32" BFG Mudders, RockSliderz, OME929+2" spacers, Stinkyfab bent RE rear links, front ARB locker, rear No-Slip locker, DOR front axle lowering kit, custom middle section skid plate, IronMan torsion bars.
Deceased Rodeo'02 4WD.

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