Patent ID: 7607984

Claim:
A driving axle comprising: a plunging type inner constant velocity joint assembly; a fixed ball type outer constant velocity joint assembly, said fixed ball type outer constant velocity joint assembly having an outer race having an inner region, an inner race substantially coupled within said inner region, a plurality of ball bearings positioned between said outer race and said inner race, and a cage used to position each of said plurality of ball bearings; an interconnecting shaft coupled between said plunging type inner constant velocity joint assembly and said fixed ball type outer constant velocity joint assembly; and an angle-limiting ring coupled to said interconnecting shaft, wherein said angle-limiting ring is capable of limiting the articulation of said interconnecting shaft to a first angle relative to a centerline, wherein said first angle is approximately between fifteen and forty degrees relative to said centerline, said centerline being defined as extending longitudinally along a symmetrical length and through said outer race.