© 1998 Maytag Corporation
16008373-01 SECTION 7. OUTER TUB & SPINNER ASSEMBLY 7-4
DRIVE PULLEY
The drive pulley can be accessed via the rear
access panel of the washer. The pulley is se-
cured to the shaft of the spider assembly by a
bolt. The direction of pulley rotation controls
the spin action of the spin basket.
1. Disconnect power to the unit.
2. Remove the rear access panel from the
washer to access the pulley area.
3. Remove the bolt and the spider shaft will
be exposed. Carefully slide the pulley off
the spider shaft, using a "rocking/side-to-
side" motion. If the pulley has a snug fit,
use your Spanner Wrench to apply enough
leverage to pry the pulley off the shaft
(Figure 7-6).
Figure 7-6
REPLACEMENT
1. Slide pulley on shaft.
2. Insert new tabbed washer and secure the
bolt with a 9/16" socketed ratchet wrench
(30 in. lbs. torque).
NOTE:
If the washer is cupped, flip the
washer on the pulley so the cupped portion
extends away from the shaft. Failure to do
so can result in a binding of the spinner sup-
port shaft and seals
.
Spinner
Support
Washer
Locking Nut
5. Remove the spin basket by lifting it off the
threaded bolts of the spinner support.
6. When replacing the spin basket onto the
spinner support, replace the washers un-
der the three locking type nuts. Secure
the ½" nuts firmly (18 in. lbs. torque).
Figure 7-5
Profile
Washer