Why did my drive shaft just fall out of the transmission?

[geezer#99]

Originally Posted by centuryhouse

If a slip yoke is bolted in, it would no longer be a 'slip' yoke because it can't 'slip', right? Which would create stress where there shouldn't be any, right?

And wouldn't the yoke need a hole in it for a bolt to go through?

And no bolt in the end if the splined shaft - a hole with grease in it. Is that where you are saying a bolt should go? Through the yoke from the u-joint area, and into the splined shaft?

It's bolted in because you need the splines to drive the yoke which drives the rear shaft.
And your no hole yoke may not be the right one.
The end of your shaft looks knarly. Shouldn't be like that. Should be smooth with a dimple in the centre. Just like the output shaft on your tranny is.

Check those rear ujoints too. The caps are crooked in the straps.