TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
A tapered bearing assembly that includes in inner ring and an outer ring being radially spaced by a plurality of bearing elements. A cage is disposed between the inner and outer ring and circumferentially spaces the bearing elements. The outer ring includes an inner surface defining a conical shape that includes a raceway. The outer raceway provides a rotational rolling surface for the bearing elements to limit the transfer of rotational energy from the inner ring. A method of constructing the tapered bearing assembly, through relative movement of parts, includes placing bearing elements in a cage that circumferentially spaces the bearing elements. The cage and bearing elements are then placed within a raceway defined by an inner surface of an outer ring. The outer ring, cage, and bearing elements are then placed over an inner ring. The inner ring and the shaft are integral.