I have been doing all the maintenance (150,000K service) on my 2005 Tundra the past week or so.
Changing all of the fluids (rear diff., front, diff, transfer case, transmission flush, radiator flush, etc.)
Checking brakes, replacing shocks, timing belt, water, pump. etc. etc.
I went ahead and replaced both front axles while I was at it. The CV joints were worn out and it was long over due.
Old passenger side front axle came out easy and the new one went in easy.
Old driver's side axle was a little harder to get out, and harder to get back in (had to do a little pounding), but got it in and it looked good.
Went for a test drive and all seemed great for about 30 miles.
Starting to get some squeaking and slight vibration on the front driver's side.
Did I maybe damage the CV joint pounding it back in ?
The next day the problem worsened and it sounded like the front axle was out and wobbling around ! EEEEKKKK !
Went to the shop and bought another 1/2 axle ready to swap in a new one to try and fix it.
Jacked the truck up again to take the front tire off, and ALL 6 lug nuts were about 1/2 loose.
DUH !
I must have only finger tightened the lug nuts and never torqued them down when I originally finished.
I tightened the lug nuts and went for another test drive. Problem solved. No axle replacement needed.
Remember to check your nuts when you are finished putting any of your rims & tires back on.