I finished my front axle remove/replace.I just don't see how Toyota can look you in the eye and charge $750 for "one" axle R/R.I purchased a new axle,sure it is made in China but it's made to OME specs and has a lifetime warranty.Toyota doesn't give you that.
It took me barely an hour and half to complete the swap and that includes putting the tools away and clean up.
This switch is really easy.If any one out there needs to replace an axle or even a torn boot IMO the best,easiest,cheapest way is do it yourself with a "new" axle which run about $50 to $70 on line or through a auto parts store,like O'Reilly.
Things you will need.35MM socket to remove the axle nut,14MM socket to remove the four bolts that hold the lower ball joint on,a torque wrench,and something to pry the axle out of the diff.
Things you don't need,new outer seal it should come with the new CV shaft,a new inner seal the on there should be ok if you don't mess it up as you pull the old axle out.The inner seal that the store has as a replacement for the inner isn't even the right one.If you need that one do some searching to find the right one,it's just a small ring,may be 2"diameter seal that stays in the diff housing.The dust shield is what needs to be removed from the old CV shaft and reused.
You don't even need to put more gear lube in only a few drops come out when you remove the shaft.If you are goung to not replace the new shaft right away just stuff a clean rag or shop towel in the opening.
Good luck to anyone doing this.
Frank