trips1

Really a basic dumb question, but looking to get help from the people on this forum.
I took up the DIY task to change my transmission filter and oil and the transfer case drain plug is too tight and with the limited vertical space even the 1/2" breaker bar is not able to open it.
I had tough time moving the transmission pan drain plug and found that it opens clockwise. I only loosened it but have not opened it completely so as to make sure i don't need to make a visit to mechanic shop for the the transfer case drain plug.

Now i am a little confused if the drain plugs in general open clockwise or counter clockwise.
Please can someone comment if the transfer case drain plug opens clockwise or counter clockwise??

noku

My trans plug opened counter clock wise but I'm not sure bout the transfer case although I suspect the same.

trips1

All along i was first trying to open the transmission drain plug counter clockwise.
When the 3/8" driver small breaker bar did not work i bought the 1/2" drive longer breaker bar and also the adapter.
With the 1/2" breaker bar the transmission drain plug moved a little bit counter clockwise and then when i applied clockwise force i found it to be moving more freely and showing drops of transmission fluid, giving me an impression that it opens clockwise.
I hope i did not mess up with the threads since it seems to be opening clockwise now. And so i posted the question to check about the transfer case drain plug before i proceed.

noku

OK.....if you are facing the plug from the front.....you need to turn it counterclockwise (right hand thread) to loosen. I'm pretty sure all nuts, plugs on a Lexus is the same. Left handed thread apps are pretty rare (there are some).

carguy07

All plugs on this car are righty tighty lefty loosey.