Leak from CV Axle/ Trans

Hello,
I am having a clicking/ clunking sound when turning and or braking on my 2005 Tacoma 4wd. Recently replaced driver side CV Axle. There is also in and out play where the Axle meets the trans, and it appears fluid has been leaking out. Is this a seal and or bearing issue? Any insight is appreciated.

https://youtube.com/shorts/iga59HU2eKw?feature=share

 

You need to know where it is leaking?
Is it the seal or the drain plug?

I ask because, you said, “you recently replaced the CV axle”.
When you replaced the axle did you clean the axle tube and Diff really good to get the old fluid off.
You almost always have fluid leak out when changing the axle.

Did you also replace the axle seal?
And if so, how far did you drive the new seal in?

 

even more fluid leak if the seal gets put in wrong such as backwards or incorrect depth
or accidentally scratched when shoving the axle in

clunk is probably a lower ball joint

 

I did not replace any seals or bearings. The fluid isnt coming from the fill or drain plug, they were tight when i checked. I also inspected the ball joints and they seemed ok

 

It also looks like the fluid is coming from where the axle meets the trans, where the in and out play was in the video

 

I think that play from your video is normal. Like others stated, I would try to clean that up as much as possible and re-confirm that it's leaking. Or have you already done that and the pic shows the leak? We can't tell from the pic if that oil is from the replacement which would be expected.

If it's coming out of the diff I would take it back out and replace the seal.

 

In and out play is normal.
The leak is probably the axle seal.
The axle needs to come out to replace it.
Buy an OEM seal. Don’t buy an aftermarket seal as they prone to leaking.

When you pull the axle. Inspect the axle shaft where it rides against the seal for damage.

If the seal is bad (which it probably is)
The damage usually occurs when removing the axle. Some times you can damage it when in stalling it.