Hydro Change on TC45D

[bucksnort1]

I'm in the process of changing the transmission fluid on my TC45D. The rear plug came out without much problem and I got out about 7-8 gallons of fluid. The problem is I can't get the front plug to budge. There is no indication of corrosion and I've applied as much pressure as I'm comfortable doing with a breaker bar. The last thing I want to do is twist the plug off! My question is: if I raise the front end of the tractor, can I get most of the fluid out through the rear plug? Thanks for any advise.

 

[barbqranch]

I don't know about lifting the front end up, but have you tried hitting the plug with a hammer? Or, sometimes, if that doesn't do it, try tightening it slightly. That can sometimes break it loose (although it seems like the worst thing to do, it does work).

 

[jinman]

Remove the plug on the front of the FWD dropbox/gearbox. That should get most of the fluid out of the front transmission.