A thrust bearing assembly comprising first and second thrust race members (52, 60) and a roller assembly (22) positioned therebetween. The first thrust race member (52) includes a radial race surface (53), a flange extending from the race surface and a radial lip (54) extending radially beyond the flange (56). The second thrust race member (60) includes a radial race surface (61) and a piloting flange extending from the race surface and includes a retaining lip (64). The second thrust member (60) is positioned within the first thrust member (52) radial lip (54) and retained thereby and there is a clearance between the retaining lip (54) and the first thrust race member flange (56) external surface.