Torque Converter: Description: Stator

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Fig 1: Stator Location

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1 - STATOR

2 - IMPELLER

3 - FLUID FLOW

4 - TURBINE

The stator assembly is mounted on a stationary shaft which is an integral part of the oil pump. The stator (1) is located between the impeller (2) and the turbine (4) within the torque converter case. See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Stator Components

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1 - CAM (OUTER RACE)

2 - ROLLER

3 - SPRING

4 - INNER RACE

The stator contains an over-running clutch (1-4), which allows the stator to rotate only in a clockwise direction. When the stator is locked against the over-running clutch, the torque multiplication feature of the torque converter is operational. See Fig 2.