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what tool do i use to remove the rear dif. plug, some one told me just the ratchet with an extensiton but it dosnt seem to be fittn quite right. 1988 5.0 mustang
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Ya i beliveve it is the 3/8 rachet that does it.

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okay, so its probably just really rusted in there. any tips on how to get it out, ive tryed liquid wrench
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Soak it with whatever WD40 type product you want and then get at it with a 3/8th extension and a bar with some leverage. Should come right out [Wink]

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thank u, ill try that
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Put a bar type pole on the end of your wrench so that you can get more leverage. And yes it's a 3/8 drive.

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