CV Shaft Leaking

[03yota4r]

So replaced my front CV shafts about five months ago. i had a very small leak on the drivers side since i replaced them because i didn't replace the seals. I just got around to replacing them this weekend and now the passenger side leaks bad. i have only driven a short distance and I've lost a lot of gear oil. I'm not sure what to do. everything when back really smooth just like last time. if any one has done this before and knows what i did wrong let me know. i will have better pictures up tomorrow. i just lost.

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[ARunner]

There are a large number of threads about this. Do some searching. However, from the research I've done I've seen a couple of issues. One is that the aftermarket shafts are sometimes not to the exact tolerances of the factory shafts. Thereby, people can never get them to stop leaking. The other issue is an incorrect installation of the seal. Most often, again, from what I've read, is that people drive the seal too deep. The fact that yours didn't leak until you changed the seal makes me think it's the latter.