an outer joint part for a constant velocity universal ball joint , produced from a tubular member formed from a plate metal part and provided with substantially longitudinally extending ball tracks intended for receiving torque transmitting balls , with an axial central portion of the tubular member is reduced in cross - section relative to two axial end regions and is provided with ball tracks , with a substantially radial flange formed on at one axial end of the tubular member , with the center lines of the ball tracks extending in a non - parallel way relative to the axis a of the outer joint part and with the axial end of the tubular member positioned opposite the flange remaining undeformed .