Joint assembly with centering flange

A joint assembly for coupling first and second rotating parts, comprising;

• a first joint member for mounting to the first rotating part,
• a second joint member including a centering flange having a first length disposed about an axis for mounting to the second rotating part, and
• at least one torque-transmitting element disposed between said first and second joint members for operatively coupling said first and second joint members,
• said centering flange having a contact section configured for being in a substantially interference fit with the second rotating part when mounting said centering flange to the second rotating part wherein said contact section has a second length substantially smaller than said first length of said centering flange such that the substantially interference fit between said centering flange and the second rotating part provides alignment between said centering flange and the second rotating part while minimizing forces necessary to mount said centering flange to the second rotating part.