a connecting assembly between a shaft journal and a constant velocity universal joint having an outer joint part and an inner joint part engaged by the shaft journal . the inner joint part includes an elongated neck portion with at least one annular groove formed therein , and the shaft journal has at least one corresponding annular groove . a securing clip engages the corresponding annular grooves to axially secure the inner joint part and shaft journal with respect to each other . a boot is axially secured to the inner joint part neck portion , substantially enveloping the inner joint part , and sealingly engaging an outer surface of the outer joint part to seal at least one side of a joint chamber of the constant velocity universal joint .