Maytag PAV2000AW*, PAV1000AW* manual Center Post Assembly

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CENTER POST ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL:

The center post assembly consists of a plastic center post. A nylon agitator bearing slips over the lower portion on the center post body.

The center post assembly is secured to the basket hub assembly by the spin basket, and to the agitator shaft. A small rubber gasket is installed in a groove on the bottom flange of the center post, and a foam gasket is placed between the bottom of the spin basket and the basket hub assembly.

The center post can be removed after removing the spin basket, and the agita- tor shaft "O" ring.

BEARING AND SEAL HOUSING

The die-cast bearing and seal housing slips over a machined area on the lower drive tube. The basket hub assembly threads downward over the drive tube and secures the bearing and seal hous- ing.

The spin bearing and the tub seal are installed in a cavity in the center of the housing. The sheet metal tub support is attached to the under side of the housing with three (3) mounting screws. The spin bearing has been pressed into the underside of the housing cavity and is secured by the tub support.

The center of the tub assembly mounts to the upper flange of the housing with a tub gasket and a tub seal installed between.

The bottom of the tub sits on, and is attached to, the tub support.

1.Disconnect the unit from the power source.

2.Remove the agitator, spin basket, tub assembly, and center post.

3.Remove the Seal nut with 2202898 and 35-2968

4.Remove the basket hub assembly by turning it in a counterclock- wise direction, using tool number 35-2968.

5.Remove the suspension springs to prevent damage to the tub braces and unbolt the tub braces from the tub support.

6.To remove, lift up on the bearing and seal housing with tub support attached.

7.To disassemble tub support from housing, remove mounting screws from underside.

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