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Old 11-09-2008, 09:23 AM
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Hi folks,

I plan to change the fluid of transfer case on my 1999 sport I6, AWD, automatic. It seems I need a fairly big allen bit to pull out the plugs. Can some one tell the size of drain and fill plugs? Where I can buy this stuff. Auto parts stores only carry small allen bit.

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Assuming yours is the 231:

"NP231 Transfer Case come with 2 different types of fill and drain plugs. One requires a 30mm socket to remove and the other uses a 10mm allen bit. Determine which you will need and remove the fill bolt. "

Mine had a 30mm socket. U must have the allen.

http://www.4x4xplor.com/trannyservice.html
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Originally Posted by antibiotics
Hi folks,

I plan to change the fluid of transfer case on my 1999 sport I6, AWD, automatic. It seems I need a fairly big allen bit to pull out the plugs. Can some one tell the size of drain and fill plugs? Where I can buy this stuff. Auto parts stores only carry small allen bit.

Thanks.
I used 2 quarts of Dextron III when I did my 231j, I believe that's what it takes...Tj
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Originally Posted by TrekkerJmm
I used 2 quarts of Dextron III when I did my 231j, I believe that's what it takes...Tj
X2, did mine yesterday
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I can only add 1.5 quarts tranny fluid into the transfer case before the fluid overflowing from the fill hole. Does this mean I did not fill the transfer case properly?
By the way, may I use 80W90 gear oil in the front differential instead of 75W90? I happen to have some in stock.
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Intresting enough, my transfer case only held 1.5 qts when I drained and refilled it yesterday also.

I used 80w90 both my differentials. Dana30/Chy8.25
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