Section 566 (Nag1 Automatic Transmission (Service Information)): Converter-Torque: Description: Stator

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Fig 1: Stator Components

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1 - CAM (OUTER RACE)

2 - ROLLER

3 - SPRING

4 - INNER RACE

The stator assembly (1-4) is mounted on a stationary shaft which is an integral part of the oil pump. See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Stator Location

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1 - STATOR

2 - IMPELLER

3 - FLUID FLOW

4 - TURBINE

The stator (1) is located between the impeller (2) and turbine (4) within the torque converter case. See Fig 2. The stator contains a freewheeling clutch, which allows the stator to rotate only in a clockwise direction. When the stator is locked against the freewheeling clutch, the torque multiplication feature of the torque converter is operational.