Angle gear back. Machinist went into the input shaft with a flat bit (no bevel) a little to get some weld material as a "pin". Inner sleeve seal will be installed backward so it does not lip, R axle will go in and I'll try and center things as best that I can before cranking the 7 bolts do...

After long time of hesitation and doubts, I decided to experiment and bought 2 sets of Nokian surpass as01 tires for our xc60r(s). It is a new tire and Nokian tries to venture into all season tires segment. I have their winter studded tires on all vehicles(except a set of general on prius, but hones...