A variable drive apparatus having a housing in which a motor is located, the motor being engaged to and driving a motor shaft. The motor may be a hydraulic motor, and a hydraulic pump, center section and gear train may also be located in the housing. Formed on internal surfaces of the housing are a first pocket that supports and rotatably confines one end of the motor shaft, and a second pocket that supports and rotatably confines the other end of the motor shaft.