A thrust bearing (16) for transmitting axial thrust forces between at
least two gear parts (1, 5) rotating relative to each other in a gear
arrangement is provided, with two coaxial, opposing race disks (17, 18)
holding a cage (6) with a plurality of roller bodies (7) with radial
play. To prevent discharge of lubricant to the greatest possible extent
radially from the thrust bearing (16) and accordingly to be able to
guarantee a sufficient axial supply of lubricant to the gear arrangement,
it is provided that one race disk (17) has a smaller outer diameter than
the other race disk (18), that both race disks (17, 18) each have
external collars (19, 20) on the radially outer edge that extend axially
inwardly, and the external collar (19) of the race disk (17) with the
smaller outer diameter is covered axially by the external collar (20) of
the race disk (18) with the greater outer diameter, such that an
extensive encapsulation of the thrust bearing (16) against lubricant
passage is guaranteed.