Solenoid valve and fuel injector using same

A solenoid valve is provided which may be used to inject fuel into an internal combustion engine for automotive vehicles. The solenoid valve includes an armature and stator attracting the armature to open a fluid passage. The solenoid valve also includes a retaining nut and an end body. The retaining nut engages a housing to retain a hollow cylindrical stator casing in the housing. The end body is joined to the casing in alignment therewith to hold the stator within the casing without subjecting the stator to the pressure produced by the engagement of the retaining nut with the housing. This minimizes undesirable loads on the stator.