Where is the fill plug!!!!?

Very frustrated here!

2004 V6 Quad Cab

Trying to change the front diff oil.

I see the drain plug, but where the HELL is the fill plug?!

Here is the drain plug. Shouldn't the fill plug be up and to the right?


I have looked everywhere and cant find the damn thing!

Please give me the answer!

Thank you!

 

its on the front of the diff. Cant miss it...

 

google images is your friend

 

http://www.parksoffroad.com/tacomamods/maintitems/diffoilchange/diffoilchange.htm this is where mine is. Is it different on newer first gens?

 

I removed the front skid plate it was a lot easier to get to the fill plug. I suppose you can get to the fill plug with the right tool which I did not have.

What's difficult is getting it back on. I found my skid plate was being held by 2 screws. Also note once you remove all the screws slide skid plate forward as its being held by two tabs.

Good luck.

 

Hi Guys,
Thanks for the input!
I just removed the skid plate and was able to find the fill plug!
It was impossible to see it or get a wrench on it with my skid plate on.
Hit it with PB and will hope it comes out easy later today.
Thanks again all!
D.

 

Is that a crack in the front diff??

 

^haha ooooops

 

Good eye, certainly looks like one. OP what do you think?

 

I was gona say casting burr but looks like it doesnt follow the rib or anything..??

 

Just changed the fluid today.
I didn't notice a crack.
I will double check tomorrow and report back.