A hybrid transmission including two electric motors and a plurality of
planetary gear sets operatively connectable to the motors and to an
engine is provided. Novel motor features are provided including structure
adapted to improve reliability and to facilitate assembly. More
precisely, a method is provided for locating and installing the
components of a motor, including a rotor and a stator, within a covered
housing to form a motor module. A plurality of rotor bearings and a
position/speed sensor are also preferably added to the motor module.
After the motor module is assembled, the motor may be tested and
thereafter the motor module can be installed into a hybrid transmission
as a single component utilizing conventional transmission assembly
methods.