How to DIAGNOSE, REMOVE, & REPLACE Leaking CV AXLE SEAL on 4th GEN 2006 4RUNNER + Secret Axle Trick

Hey Folks,
Please join me in fixing a leaky axle seal on my 2006 Toyota 4Runner. This will apply to all 4th Gen 4Runners (2003-2009) and the technique should also be same/similar for many other 4Runners of the era.
Please go to the 25:00 mark to see a little tip on how to more easily set a stubborn axle in place.
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Click the link below for my 4Runner intro video:
• A TOUR OF MY 4TH GENER...
Click below for the vide of my 4Runner on QuickJacks:
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Here is a list of TORQUE SPECS (and capacities) for fasteners in this video:
Axle Nut: 173 ft/lbs
Lower Ball Joints: 166 ft/lbs
Tie Rod End Castle Nut: 66 tf/lbs
Front Diff Oil Capacity (1.59 QT) / 75W-90
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[@TopoPilot]

Very helpful video. Well done with the camera angle and lighting.

[@beerwrenchgarage]

Thank you Sir! Your comment and view is much appreciated - I am super happy you found the video helpful!

[@broletsdiginasmr5366]

Very detailed video, the best so far.👌👏

[@beerwrenchgarage]

Hey Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@Sticky745]

Is that play by the seal normal. My gx does the same thing

[@beerwrenchgarage]

Yeah, that in and out play on the axle is totally normal. Thanks for the view and comment!

[@henryduke722]

You need to work on your volume.We can barely hear you

[@beerwrenchgarage]

Agreed. Sorry about that - since this video, Ive switched to recording with a better camera and Im looking at options for a microphone. Thanks for the view and the feedback!