Leaking from the selector shaft seal, any help in going about it? Thanks in advance.
Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 AT 9:25 AM
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STEVE W.
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The book shows replacing them as part of an overhaul, however they are both installed from the exterior of the case. As such it should be possible to replace them without tearing the transmission apart. I would suggest doing it as part of a service so you don't take a shower in transmission fluid. Drain the fluid and drop the pan. https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission
Now to change the seal you unbolt the lever from the side. Then use some brake cleaner to clean off all the crud from around the seal. Then use a screw to pull the old seal out like these videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQwulUnPxew https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ehqz1Y-ggGo
Then use a piece of tubing or pipe to install the new seal.
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Friday, May 10th, 2024 AT 7:15 PM
COMARSH LUNAN
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Thanks a lot. You mentioned “them” is it more than 1? It’s a 2000 tacoma 2.7 pre runners sr5. Do you happen to know the part number?
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Saturday, May 11th, 2024 AT 6:25 PM
STEVE W.
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The shaft goes through the transmission so it has a seal on both sides of the transmission. However if it's only leaking on the lever side you don't need to do both. They only list a full overhaul kit not the individual seals.
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Saturday, May 11th, 2024 AT 7:27 PM
COMARSH LUNAN
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Did you have any information on the overhaul kit, so I can purchase all in one?
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Monday, May 13th, 2024 AT 11:06 AM
STEVE W.
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The better kit is available through the dealer, for the aftermarket kits you need the numbers off the transaxle so you get all the correct seals. There were a few minor changes made over the years. A dealer can give you the newest part number using your VIN number.