Joint and clutch assembly

A clutch assembly, comprising:

• a joint assembly comprising a first joint member drivingly connected to a second joint member by one or more third joint members;
• a first shaft drivingly connected to said first joint member;
• a first clutch member, wherein said first clutch member is integrally formed as part of said second joint member of said joint assembly;
• a second clutch member that is selectively engagable with said first clutch member;
• a second shaft drivingly connected to said second clutch member;
• an actuation assembly operably configured to selectively transition said clutch assembly between a disengaged position and an engaged position;
• a ball and ramp assembly having a first plate, a second plate, and one or more balls interposed between said first plate and said second plate;
• wherein said first plate of said ball and ramp assembly is operably configured in order to transmit an amount of force onto said second clutch member thereby transitioning said clutch assembly from a disengaged position to an engaged position;
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• wherein said actuation assembly utilizes an amount of rotational force transmitted from said first shaft or said second shaft in order to transition said second clutch member into engagement with said first clutch member.