Actuation device for a hydraulic actuation system, in particular a motor vehicle brake or an electrified clutch and gear actuator comprising the following components, a connection for an actuation device, in particular in the form of a brake pedal or a clutch actuation device, a pressure supply device (11) driven by an electromotor drive (M) in the form of a piston or a double stroke piston pump, wherein the drive (M), directly or via a transmission gear, in particular a circulating ball gear, adjusts the piston of the piston or double stroke piston pump or for an actuation device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that an elastic flexible rod (30) is arranged between the drive (M) with circulating ball gear and the piston of the pressure supply unit (11).