The propeller shaft transfers the drive from the transmission to the final drive.
It normally has a hollow tubular construction, and in this example, yokes are welded to each end to accept universal joints.
The rear joint connects to a flanged yoke designed to mate with a companion flange on the final drive pinion,
while the front joint links to an internally splined slip yoke, which engages with splines on the transmission output shaft.
On the outside of the slip yoke, a bearing surface supports the front end of the propeller shaft in a plain bearing, in the transmission extension housing.
This enables the slip yoke to move longitudinally and vary the shaft length with suspension movement.
