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2000 4Runner, transfer actuator I'm the Dad of the Collegekid. Brought the 4Runner home (2000, Limited, auto tranny, multi-mode t-case w/ full-time 4wd). I'm removing the sensor switches and testing and cleaning... no bad ones found yet. Am cleaning all connectors, inspecting vacuum lines...

Thanks. I am indeed focused on the inner seals. A Toyota rep today validates that Toyota had trouble with the original seals and has since changed the specs and offers an updated seal #301-5006. Speculation is that aftermarket seals #1960 may be based on the old specs and thus be prone to fail...

Thanks for the ideas. I did install the breather extended up to the gas cap area.

Greetings. Bottom line is my recently replaced inner rear axle seals are both (left and right side) leaking. Here's the story. On my '97 4Runner the rear axle housing was rusting out badly at the differential. I read this is common in the eastern states with road salt. So, this summer I found...