At the back of the tub assembly, remove the belt from the basket and motor pulleys. (Fig.
To remove the pulley from the basket, place the handle of a crescent wrench through the pulley and into the steel bearing hub to keep the pulley from turning. (Fig.
Use a
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Disconnect the ground wire from the bearing hub with a
Disconnect the vent hose and outlet hose from the tub.
The tub is held in position by four shock absorb- ers, two in front and two at the back. (Fig.
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Front
Shock
Absorber
Rear Shock
Absorber
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Remove the screw securing the left end of the pressure tube connector to the tub. Then, press down on the plastic tab securing the right end of the pressure tube connector and pull it from the tub. (Fig.
Remove the top end of the suspension springs from the hanger slot in the top cabinet frame. To release the spring at the right side of the cabinet, it may be necessary to remove the wiring har- ness retainer from the cabinet.
Once the final spring is released the tub is free to be removed from the washer cabinet. (Fig.
NOTE: Take care not to let the tub drop free in- side the cabinet. This could result in damage to components in the cabinet or damage to the tub assembly.
Pressure Tube Connector
Removed
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Fig.
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