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2nd gen 2015 4wd lower oil pan bolt hard to reach

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by gudtaco, Jun 22, 2025 at 11:06 PM.

  1. Jun 22, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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    wassup everyone! hoping someone can help me figure out how to get this bolt off without dropping the front differential
    it’s pretty tight in there, tried the adapters, 10mm ratcheting wrench, and I’m out of ideas… currently going to loosen one of the bolts supporting the diff and try a ratcheting breaker bar and/or a gear wrench 1/4” ratchet
     
  2. Jun 23, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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    I don't recall having any major issues when I took my pan down to reseal it.
     
  3. Jun 23, 2025 at 5:44 AM
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    do you remember if you had to do anything near the diff? or what you used? it’s super tight there and i’m out of options atm… about to buy a gear wrench slim 1/4” ratchet then if that doesn’t work gonna likely end up dropping the diff
     
  4. Jun 23, 2025 at 6:14 AM
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    I might have used a ratcheting wrench Idk it was back in 2022 after a huge tree fell across my property. I wasn't focused or taking good pics but in this one I can't see anything majorly in the way. I guess they could have changed something since,the 2006 model.

    PXL_20221005_151258553.jpg
     
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    this pic looks like you had just enough space to reach the bolt near the diff
     
  6. Jun 23, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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    Is there enough room for a 10mm ratcheting wrench?
     

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