A base element for fastening a component to fastening holes which are made in a metallic base body is coated with an elastomer. The base element may be provided with an anti-corrosion coating, but can nevertheless be adapted individually for different installation situations and can be produced economically. Fastening holes may form at least two holes patterns and at least one of the hole patterns is rendered unusable by way of the formation of the elastomer on the base body.

A universal joint or other vehicle driveline assembly includes an inner race, an outer race, and bearings positioned between the races. In some embodiments, the components of the universal joint that are in contact with the bearings are selectively processed to be harder than the other non-contact surfaces of the component.

A universal joint or other vehicle driveline assembly includes an inner race, an outer race, and bearings positioned between the races. In some embodiments, the components of the universal joint that are in contact with the bearings are selectively processed to be harder than the other non-contact surfaces of the component.