[Mart]

Hello Buford. Something looks screwy about that joint. I would have to go to the garage to check, but the central part is normally recessed and the washer fits down inside the recess. But most importantly, the washer fits down hard on the joint with free space between the washer and shaft so it clamps the joint tight to the bearing etc.

I think you need to source a good original or nos joint. Also they should be hard to dismantle. They shouldn't be apart like that normally.

As a side issue some people don't realise that an original joint in good condition will have a certain amount of free play in the joint itself. Not in a rotational direction but each part can slide on the bushings somewhat to accommodate a small amount of misalignment between the trans and driveshaft.

Mart.