Abstract: There is disclosed a thrust bearing assembly for use as a clutch throw-out bearing which assembly includes novel spring clip means for maintaining attachment of the bearing assembly with the clutch release arms or forks. The bearing assembly includes a bearing arrangement or unit and a carrier member having a pair of generally co-planar, radially directed flanges which extend transversely of the axis of the bearing arrangement. A pair of spring clips is provided for attaching the bearing assembly to the two arms of a clutch release fork, one of the spring clips being attached to each of the flanges of the carrier member. Each spring clip comprises an eye portion for pivotal attachment of the clip by a rivet or other suitable holding member to one of the flanges; a loop portion joined to the eye portion for providing spring tension; and a transverse portion for overlying the fork arms to maintain attachment.