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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by billybonez, Apr 19, 2025.

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Apr 19, 2025 at 10:14 PM

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What is the torx 40 bolt to the left and above the manual transmission fill plug? Can t seem to find any info on what it is... and if I need to do anything with it. I just did a gear oil change on the front diff, gear box, and trans and noticed it up there.

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Apr 21, 2025 at 9:36 AM

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Do you mean to right of the fill plug?

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No. Its a bit higher and further to the left. I found it in the FSM, but couldn't really figure out what it is exactly. It's a Torx 40mm bolt.

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Im not sure if @gearcruncher is still active on here but he would probably know of this

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