you need to remove the engine and tranny togheter then you need to change the seal its agood idea to change every seal while the engines out ,,,that is if your going to keep the car for more info on this you can contack me tozkara@exetel.com.au
The quote from my dealership was $1400.00
The fuse block on the 2003 Lexus ES300 is located in two main areas. The interior fuse box is found under the dashboard on the driver's side, near the steering column. Additionally, there is an engine compartment fuse box located near the battery, which contains fuses related to the vehicle's electrical systems. Always consult the owner's manual for specific fuse locations and ratings.
remove the air box and the battery. the starter is held by 2 14mm bolts. the main power line is connected by a 12mm nut. there is a 1 wire connector to the solenoid.
You must remove the transmission are engine to replace the rear main seal.
Lexus is not a car company. Lexus is a Toyota brand. Try http://www.toyota.com.
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To replace the rear main seal on a 1999 Lexus RX300, first, ensure the vehicle is safely raised and supported. Remove the transmission and engine components obstructing access to the rear main seal, such as the flywheel or flex plate. Carefully extract the old seal using a seal puller, clean the sealing surface, then install the new seal evenly, ensuring it is seated properly. Finally, reassemble the components in reverse order, ensuring all fasteners are torqued to specification.
"There are actually two main Lexus dealers in Denver. There is one called Stevinson Lexus, located at 8337 Raspberry Way and another one called Kuni Lexus, which also specializes in online automobile sales."
There are no other major Lexus dealers in the North lake area. There are a few distributors but none are 100% lexus certified for repairs as well as sales. Hendrick is the only certified dealer/repair garage in that area for Lexus.
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You should not need to remove the main bearing cap, in order to replace the rear main seal. The rear main seal will come off without touching the main bearing cap.
BMW's main competitors are Audi, Acura, Mercedes Benz, and Lexus.