Abstract: A method of assembling a multi-row thrust bearing cage is disclosed. The method includes providing an inner cage and an outer cage, the inner cage including a first retainer and a first alignment guide, and the outer cage including a second retainer and a second alignment guide. The method includes positioning the inner cage and the outer cage relative to each other such that the first alignment guide is circumferentially aligned with the second alignment guide. The method also includes inserting the inner cage relative to the outer cage such that the first retainer of the inner cage engages with the second retainer of the outer cage and the inner cage is retained with the outer cage.

Abstract: A cage for a thrust bearing assembly is disclosed. The cage includes a radially inner flange, a radially outer flange, and a plurality of crossbars extending therebetween that define a lower portion of a plurality of rolling element pockets. The radially inner flange includes a first plurality of retention bars extending radially outwardly, and the radially outer flange includes a second plurality of retention bars extending radially inwardly. The first plurality of retention bars and the second plurality of retention bars each partially define an upper portion of the plurality of rolling element pockets.

Abstract: A cage for a thrust bearing assembly is disclosed. The cage includes a radially inner flange, a radially outer flange, and a plurality of crossbars extending therebetween that define a lower portion of a plurality of rolling element pockets. The radially inner flange includes a first plurality of retention bars extending radially outwardly, and the radially outer flange includes a second plurality of retention bars extending radially inwardly. The first plurality of retention bars and the second plurality of retention bars each partially define an upper portion of the plurality of rolling element pockets.

Abstract: A snap-fit box cage including a first and second ring is provided. The first ring includes a first radially outer flange, a first radially inner flange, and a first radial portion extending therebetween. At least one of the first radially inner flange or the first radially outer flange includes at least one retention projection. The second ring includes a second radially outer flange, a second radially inner flange, and a second radial portion extending therebetween. At least one of the second radially inner flange or the second radially outer flange includes at least one retention recess that is complementary to the retention projection. The first and second rings are matingly secured to one another by the at least one retention projection and the at least one retention recess resiliently engaging with each other, and the rings captively secure rollers installed in pockets formed on the rings.

Abstract: A snap-fit box cage including a first and second ring is provided. The first ring includes a first radially outer flange, a first radially inner flange, and a first radial portion extending therebetween. At least one of the first radially inner flange or the first radially outer flange includes at least one retention projection. The second ring includes a second radially outer flange, a second radially inner flange, and a second radial portion extending therebetween. At least one of the second radially inner flange or the second radially outer flange includes at least one retention recess that is complementary to the retention projection. The first and second rings are matingly secured to one another by the at least one retention projection and the at least one retention recess resiliently engaging with each other, and the rings captively secure rollers installed in pockets formed on the rings.