US Patent 7819622 Method for securing a stator assembly

An example exit guide vane for a gas turbine engine is mounted adjacent to a diffuser case defining an air flow path. A thrust balance seal is attached to the diffuser and the exit guide vane is mounted adjacent the diffuser case for guiding air flow into the air flow path. The exit guide vane is mounted adjacent to the diffuser without interfering with the air flow path or restricting thermal expansion.