A thrust washer retainer is provided and includes a first retainer portion, wherein the first retainer portion defines at least one first mating structure and includes a first interface structure, a second retainer portion, wherein the second retainer portion defines at least one second mating structure and includes a second interface structure, wherein the second retainer portion is disposed relative to the first retainer portion such that the first mating structure is associated with the second mating structure and a locking member having at least one locking structure, wherein the locking structure is associated with at least a portion of the first mating structure and the second mating structure such that the first retainer portion is non-movable relative to the second retainer portion.