LexusLUVS

My 2006 lexus is 350 has 87,000 and dealer is saying to replace shift shaft seal is this something i can do in my home garage?

2013FSport

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Yes. You'll need to be able to put it into neutral without concern of it rolling to align the switch using a drill bit of whatever size fits best.

Look online for a seal puller specific to Toyota shift shaft and don't be afraid to drop the rear trans mount and let the trans settle a bit for access.

XSV

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eh, i wouldn't recommend DIY. I had my RR seal replaced by the dealership and they had to do it 3 times to get it to not leak. Plus there aren't any DIY videos/threads on specifically the IS X50.

Gville350

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I don't think the last two comments were understanding the OP's comments about the shifter linkage shaft seal needing to be replaced. That is a rather simple fix, like your dealership said. Get the car up on stands, remove the black plastic cover over the driver's side of the trans, pull the bad seal using a hook-shaped pick tool, oil-up the new seal, press in new seal using similar sized socket to help drive it in, reattach plastic cover, drop car, done! 30 minute job at the most.

I replaced mine when I did a trickle flush on my auto trans. It was to about to start leaking, along with the entire trans pan gasket.

2013FSport

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The shaft is on the right side (bank1) and there is nut holding a lever on that needs removed, the neutral safety switch unbolts, now the seal is exposed. A very basic tool screws in and pulls the seal. As said drive in a new seal, using a drill bit, align the switch while in neutral, tighten the switch, install the lever and nut.

So ya, comments were applicable.
Checking the fluid level would be a good idea too!

2013FSport

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It seems the shift shaft goes clear through the trans from side to side having a matching seal on both sides. Which side is leaking?

Gville350

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It does? I guess I only looked on my driver's side, since that was were I had to access the trans fluid entry port. Like you said, it just depends on which side is leaking. LOL!