TURBINE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR A THRUST WASHER INSTALLATION ON A TURBINE OF A TORQUE CONVERTER

摘要

A turbine assembly for a torque converter is provided. The turbine assembly includes a turbine including a plurality of holes and a thrust washer connected to the turbine. The thrust washer includes a bearing ring, at least one retaining post axially protruding from the bearing ring through at least one of the holes and at least one support post axially protruding from the bearing ring through at least one of the holes. The or each retaining post includes an outwardly radially protruding clip securing the thrust washer onto the turbine. A method for forming a turbine assembly is also provided.

主权项

1. A turbine assembly for a torque converter comprising:
a turbine including a plurality of holes; and a thrust washer connected to the turbine, the thrust washer including a bearing ring, at least one retaining post axially protruding from the bearing ring through at least one of the holes and at least one support post axially protruding from the bearing ring through at least one of the holes, the or each retaining post including an outwardly radially protruding clip securing the thrust washer onto the turbine.