Impeller hub thrust bushing

Abstract

A torque converter is provided. The torque converter includes an impeller including an impeller shell and an impeller hub. The impeller hub extends axially parallel to a center axis of the torque converter. The torque converter also includes a stator adjacent to the impeller and an L-shaped bushing including an axially extending section and a radially extending section. The axially extending section is adjacent the impeller hub and configured for radially centering the impeller hub on the stator shaft. The radially extending section is axially between a radially extending wall of the stator and a radially extending wall of the impeller shell such that the radially extending section provides axial thrust support for the radially extending wall of the stator. A method of forming a torque converter is also provided.

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