[eugenecp]

tried to replace my differential fluid earlier but realized that there's no room to loosen or tighten the plug because of the lower braces.

anyone have any ideas how i should go about it? was thinking of removing the braces but can't find torque specs when i put them back.

attaching pic for reference.

thanks.

[BashShah]

https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...l-Fluid-Change

[eugenecp]

Thanks.

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by eugenecp

tried to replace my differential fluid earlier but realized that there's no room to loosen or tighten the plug because of the lower braces.

anyone have any ideas how i should go about it? was thinking of removing the braces but can't find torque specs when i put them back.

attaching pic for reference.

thanks.

You need a special snub nose Allen socket.


Assenmacher Specialty Tools 6500-14 1/2" Drive Allen 14mm Socket https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002YKEZ5U..._fFZHEbW7EXCEA

[eugenecp]

Thanks, this is what ordered instead

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007C...b_b_prod_image

[eugenecp]

Thanks for all the help, I was finally able to do this today.

Ended up using a crows foot with the allen socket to torque it.

Buying the snub nose socket would have been easier to torque it as mweisdorfer recommended above.