Abstract: In a bearing assembly including an annular member having a load carrying surface, the improvement comprising means defining a pocket in said annular member having a circumferentially extending generally radially directed wall and an axially extending surface projecting from said radial wall outwardly toward the end face of said annular member, said axially extending surface being inwardly tapered at a predetermined angle, a ring like insert having a peripherally extending surface defining a raceway and radial and axial surface portions complementing the radial and axial surface portions of said annular member, said axially extending surface portions of said member and insert being suitably dimensioned to provide an interference fit when assembled.