Whirlpool GVW9959K-0 manual Reassembling Tub Components, 18b

11.Remove the spanner nut. Once this is done, the universal joint assembly can be lifted from the basket.

12.The basket can now be lifted from the tub. NOTE: It may be necessary to spread apart one of the drive block sections to loosen the basket from the splines of the spin tube. (Fig. 3-15)

NOTE: The U-joint grommets must be re- placed whenever the outer wash plate is re- moved. The seal on the inner wash plate must be replaced whenever the inner wash plate is removed. The O-ring on the basket drive hub must be replaced whenever the U-joint is removed. O-ring kit #285842.

Reassembling Tub Components

When reassembling the components in the bas- ket, take note of a number of alignment keys pro- vided to assure proper reassembly.

1.One portion of the spin tube does not have vertical splines. There is a corresponding portion of the drive block that does not have vertical splines. The top surface of the por- tion of the drive block without splines is slightly wider and should be aligned with the corresponding portion of the spin tube when setting the basket back into the tub. (Fig. 3-16)

2.There are two (2) slots on the underside of the universal joint assembly (Fig. 3-17)that correspond to two tabs on the drive block of the basket. These should be properly aligned when placing the universal joint on the drive block. When the universal joint is properly installed, there will be enough threads showing on the drive block to in- stall the spanner nut.

3.Install the spanner nut. The proper torque setting is 75 ft.-lbs. Do not overtighten.

4.Level the leveler before it is installed. (Fig. 3-18a)

5.There is a flat portion in the splines of the leveler assembly (Fig. 3-18b), that must be aligned with the flat portion of the splines on the drive shaft.

Drive Hub

O-Ring

Fig. 3-15

Fig. 3-16

Fig. 3-17

Turn this

hub 180° Fig. 3-18ato level

the leveler

Fig. 3-18b

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