The prop shaft has now been stripped separating & splitting there cv joint aswell as removing the transmission mating flange. I was able to prerss & removed all bearings with no damage using heat to aid the process. On removal however, I noticed that one of the cap & needle assemblies are missing one needle. I suspect this has been like those for a long time but will investigate possibilities of a replacement needle. On the prop shaft itself there appears to be several historic repairs. Once blasted, this will reveal the true condition under & around these repaired locations.