Patent attributes
In an assembling method for roller bearing assembly according to the invention, a cage 25 featuring high general-purpose versatility is used whereas a retainer ring 40 for preventing the drop-off of first-row tapered rollers 18a is fitted in a sub-assemble member 20 at place diametrically inwardly with respect to the first-row tapered rollers 18a. Subsequently, a hub body 16 is combined with an outer ring 13 having the first seal ring 15 and the sub-assemble member 20 mounted thereto, as pushing out the retainer ring 40 by means of a step portion defined between a smaller-diameter cylindrical surface portion 30 and a first inner raceway 28 of the hub body 16.