Driver Side Wheel Vibration - CV axle??

Got a wheel vibration that comes and goes on the driver's side between 35 - 45 mph and sometimes at higher, highway speeds - vibration is very fine, almost like a hum, like driving on a corrugated road. I've read tons of posts about how common 4runner vibrations are, so I'm trying to diagnose it. Got underneath and pulled on the CV axle, it had a minute amount of side to side play, don't know if that's normal. Also have a minor 2-3 clicks when I reverse with the steering wheel hard over to the right.

I know there's probably a hundred other things this could be like cv axle, bearings, tires out of balance, rims, etc., but just wanted to hear your comments before I head to a shop and shell out the cash.

 

Thanks for that MI-FL -- yeah, that's one of the things I watched a few videos about and I really appreciate the link, I'll check it out.

 

Try rotating LF to RF and see if vibration follows to the other side. I suspect you've tire issue. CV axle will sound like bunch of large bolts clunking at uneven pavement and parking lot speed.