2000 Lexus RX300 shifter bushing replacement.

So the other day my wife was backing out of our driveway to go to the store and then couldn't shift into drive.   The shift lever only moved forward and back without much resistance.  It felt like the cable broke.   So we pushed it back into the driveway to get it out of the street.

After I removed the trim bezel to access the shifter assembly, I saw the cable hanging to the side of the shift lever pin.  Still in one piece, just not connected.   After inspecting it, I saw that the bushing holding the cable end onto the lever was broken into pieces.    Not as bad of damage as I was thinking.

I did some web searching and discovered that there was a replacement bushing available.   Rather than buy a new cable assembly, I went the cheap route.   This is our beater car and I wasn't going to spend more if I didn't have to.

So I purchased the BP1 bushing kit sold by Bushingfix.com on Amazon.com $30.00 USD and free shipping with Prime membership.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XWDQCR4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got it in two days.

The replacement was quick and easy.  Only took about 10 minutes.   I could tell which direction to install it.  The video on youtube and on the bushingfix.com website did not show a clear distinction on what direction to install it.   So after watching the video and looking at the pictures I decide to put the notices in the piece towards the shift lever pin direction.

Installation
1 I removed the remaining broken pieces from the shift lever and cable eye.

     

2. I installed the bushing to the cable eye.  One side is notched and one side is not.   I installed with the notched side toward the shifter lever.   I just pushed it in with my fingers.   It was easy.  Just be sure the busing slides all the way onto the pin and has that snap in place feeling.

        
     

3.   I moved the shifter through the gears to be

Honestly, that was about it.  Very easy fix with this bushing.  I have driven around during the day and so far it has not fallen back off or had any issue.

Tools used in this post -  Flat blade screwdriver to remove wood bezel trim.

Parts used in this post - Bushing kit, BP1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XWDQCR4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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2000 RX300 Joins the family

So I recently purchased a 2000 Lexus RX300 for my wife.  

We bought it for $1500.   It was so cheap because it needed lots of work.   The people selling it just wanted it gone so they could use the money for another car.  

I worked for the Toyota/Lexus Engineering center in Los Angeles for 15 years, from  2000 to 2015.  I Work on prototype vehicle development. So I'm pretty familiar with the Toyota, Scion, Lexus lines.   I figured with my background I could get the car up to solid running condition.   It was going to take time and money to do it.  So I've been working on it off and on.  

Here is a list of needed work, in no particular order.
The transmission would not shift into 4th gear.  Code P0765 was stored for shift solenoid valve D (4) Problem.   This code is a 4th gear performance code, not a electrical circuit code.
The key was broken.
The keyless entry remove didn't lock and unlock the doors.
The radiator was leaking.
The car had a clunking sound when shifting into D range on the shifter.
Both inner axle boots were split open.
Engine oil was leaking pretty bad.
Radio antenna doesn't roll up.
Drivers door lock does not lock/unlock with the switch.
Rear drivers side passenger door lock does not lock/unlock with switch.
Drivers window made bad noises when rolling and down.
Front passenger side window made noises when rolling up and down.
Radio speakers sounded bad in all 4 doors.
The Air conditioner blend door made grinding noise when switch modes.
Power steering belt was cracked.
Drivers side headlight bulb was out.
Rear struts were bad.

Thats most of the list.  We also want to get some additional stuff.   Seat covers, Buetooth connectivity for the radio.  Some window stickers. Floor mats.

I will be posting progress on the work performed as things get done.

Stay tuned.

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