Rear RH driveshaft popped out under hard cornering

[Homerlovesbeer]

Hi all,

Driving home today I was going through a part I enjoy which consists of a tight uphill LH bend which I took in manual mode second gear. As I was applying a bit of power again I heard a big "bang" so I backed off immediately and pulled over.

Immediately I could smell transmission fluid which had spilt onto the exhaust. Looking under the car, I could see oil dripping out of the rear diff and the right hand axle coming out of the diff housing (no teeth though).

I was about 1.5km from home so I limped it home very very gingerly and didn't hear any other bad noises coming from it.

I parked in the garage, had a look and took some pics.

Why would this have happened?

It's a 4.8is with full air suspension with recently replaced Arnott bags (prob 5,000km ago) and the rear suspension completely rebuilt about 2500km ago with a wheel alignment done and no issues.

Could it be the retention clip let go and the centrifugal force of going around the left hard corner caused it to pop out?

Cheers,
Homer