Differential Contact Pattern At 500 Miles

............Where u say the first pics were where u could only get the bearing pre load right, if im understanding u right u had the crush sleeve in from the very start and collapsed it, if so that's where u went wrong right from the start, u will need a new crush sleeve now, set up the pinion where it needs to be then pull out the front bearing, install crush sleeve, front bearing, seal , yoke ,washer and nut and torque till u get the right preload.......u have to take some shim out or u will end up with paper weights in short order.......kim.....