7.Unclip the bias spring from the front left suspension rod. Unclip the neck ring from the top of the outer bowl.

8.Remove the fabric softener dispenser, unscrew the agitator retaining nut and remove the agitator.

9.The inner bowl may now be lifted clear. (If the inner bowl is not easy to lift clear, then remove the three spline retaining screws and remove the driven spline. Then pull the drive spline off the shaft and lift out the inner bowl).

If not already removed, the clutch can be disassembled at this stage by removing the three screws from the driven spline.

10.Remove the screw from the drain hose outlet bracket on the rear of the wrapper.

11.Unclip the harness duct from the right hand rear suspension and remove the suspension assembly by lifting the corner bracket upwards, and free the suspension assembly from the outer bowl.

12.Feed the drain hose inside the wrapper. Clip the drain hose fixture over the outer bowl with the attached hook.

13.Remove the remaining three suspension rod assemblies.

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