Abstract: An apparatus for producing a non-releasable connection of a component with a shaft protruding into a continuous bore of the component, wherein the bore possesses two bore edges and an inner profile by means of which the shaft is secured against rotation. At one bore edge there bears a shoulder and at the other bore edge a flange of the shaft. The shoulder and flange are formed of one piece with the shaft and conjointly secure the shaft in both directions against axial displacement. In order to form the flange of the shaft by means of cold impact or press forming there is provided a punch possessing a ring-shaped rib at its end face.The non-releasable connection fabricated with such apparatus is manifested by the features that the component is formed by at least one fork-type joint which is secured at an end of a shaft for steering a vehicle.