The part that is moving in and out of socket is the round part labeled Spicer, about the size of a quarter. Looks like I need a parts manual to get the terminology correct on the various parts. I took the 1/2 shaft to a vendor and it looks like I have an original 1/2 shaft, with this Spicer insert, which apparently is a no no.
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