Patent ID: 8388457

Claim:
A flexible joint engagable with a vehicle drive system component, the flexible joint comprising: a housing having a first end with a flexible engagement assembly for engaging a driven shaft and a second end opposite the first end; a coupler shaft at the second end of the housing, the coupler shaft configured for engagement with the vehicle drive system component; a detent extending to an outer periphery of the coupler shaft and configured to engage the vehicle drive system component; a plunge pin disposed at least partially within the coupler shaft and movable relative thereto, the plunge pin biased toward the first end of the housing and spaced apart from the coupler shaft, the plunge pin having: a first portion contactable with the detent to maintain the detent in an engaged position with the vehicle drive system component; and a second portion adjacent the first portion, the second portion being recessed away from the outer periphery of the coupler shaft relative to the first portion; wherein movement of the plunge pin away from the first end of the housing aligns the second portion of the plunge pin with the detent to permit disengagement of the detent with the vehicle drive system.