Amana RS3100007 service manual Tub Cover and Gasket, Washtub and Balance Ring, Outer Tub

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Disassembly Procedures

!WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to unit before servicing.

Tub Cover and Gasket

1.There are eight tub cover hold-down tabs which snap over the outer tub flange. Push downward on tub cover, this will release the tension on the hold-down tab on the tub cover. Pull out on the flap and at the same time lift upward on cover to unsnap hold-down tabs from outer tub flange. One by one, disengage each of the eight hold-down tabs from outer tub flange and remove cover.

2.Remove tub cover from outer tub and remove old gasket from tub cover.

NOTE: When installing outer tub cover, always use a new cover gasket.

NOTE: Clean and remove any foreign material in gasket groove of outer tub cover and outer tub flange.

3.Press gasket down into gasket groove of tub cover. Avoid pressing gasket past ends of hold-down tabs.

NOTE: Care must be taken not to twist or bunch gasket in any one area to avoid leaks after assembly.

4.Install gasket past ends of hold-down tabs to bottom of gasket groove using semi-curled end of tub cover gasket tool Part No. 273P4.

NOTE: Tub cover gasket tool, Part No. 273P4, is designed to spread open hold-down tabs to prevent tearing of gasket during installation.

5.Lower cover and press down firmly on top of tub cover until tabs snap over edge of outer tub flange.

6.Cross over to opposite side of tub cover and press down firmly on top of hold-down tabs until tabs snap over edge of outer tub flange. Continue with this crisscross pattern, until tub cover is fully seated. Visually check each tab area again to ensure cover is seated.

Washtub and Balance Ring

1.Open loading door.

2.Remove agitator, see “Agitator” procedure.

3.Loosen cabinet top, see “Cabinet Top” procedure steps 2 through 4.

4.Hinge cabinet top open to gain access.

5.Loosen and remove hose clamp and fill hose from outer tub cover.

6.Remove tub cover, see “Tub Cover and Gasket” procedure, steps 1 through 2.

7.Remove bolts and washers securing washtub to hub.

8.Lift washtub and balance ring out of outer tub.

NOTE: When removing washtub and balance ring, DO NOT lift up on balance ring damage may occur. Grasp top flange of washtub and remove from outer tub.

9. Reverse procedure to reassemble.

NOTE: When installing washtub, verify lint filter is between underside of washtub and hub.

Outer Tub

1.Remove agitator, see “Agitator” procedure.

2.Loosen cabinet top, see “Cabinet Top” procedure steps 2 through 4.

3.Remove tub cover and gasket, see “Tub Cover and Gasket” procedure.

4.Loosen and remove hose clamp securing pump hose to pump. This will allow water to be drained from the unit.

5.Remove washtub and balance ring, see “Washtub and Balance Ring” procedure.

6.Remove large hex nut using No. 306P4 Hex Wrench. Then remove spline insert from transmission tube.

NOTE: Use new spline insert each time the hex nut is removed. DO NOT reuse the old insert as hex nut may loosen during the washer operation.

7. Remove hub from splines on transmission shaft.

NOTE: It may be necessary to use a gear puller to remove hub.

8. Remove old water seal from outer tub.

NOTE: Use care when removing old seal so as not to damage tub flange.

NOTE: When reinstalling or replacing outer tub, always install a new Hub and Seal Kit.

9.Using No. 289P4 Spring Hook Tool, unhook six springs from lower edge of outer tub.

NOTE: When installing springs, verify spring hook is fully seated in hole in tub skirt. Mark the word “FRONT” on front side of outer tub so complete tub module can be reinstalled in same position.

10.Grasp outer tub and lift complete tub module assembly up and out of washer cabinet.

11.Turn outer tub upside-down and set on a protective padding.

12.Loosen hose clamp and remove hose from bottom of outer tub.

13.Loosen hose clamp and remove pressure hose from pressure bulb.

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