Disassembly Procedures
!WARNING
Reinstalling tub bearing
1. Turn tub over, starting bearing into outer tub.
Note: Caution should be exercised to see that the tub bearing is started into the tub straight to prevent
2.Press bearing into place by apply pressure. This may be done with a rubber mallet.
Transmission
1.Disconnect power supply to unit.
2.Remove Mounting Stem.
Note: Prior to Series 22, proceed onto Step 3.
Note: Beginning with Series 22, The Mounting Stem must be removed if work must be performed on Agitator shaft, before proceeding.
3.Place Tub Block in the Tub.
4.Remove Front Panel.
5.Lay the washer on its back and remove Belts.
6.Place an oil catch pan (Motor Cover will do) under the center hub of the Transmission (take used oil to your local oil recycling center for proper disposal).
7.Remove the 7/16” bolts from the transmission cover.
Note: Be sure the bolts heads are facing up. This will insure that you will not get oil all over the back of the washer should the cover come loose. Cut around the cover to separate silicon sealer used as a gasket.
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power to unit before servicing.
8.Remove cover plate (it may be necessary to pry the plate off with a screwdriver). Carefully rotate the transmission, dumping oil into your catch pan.
9.Remove Plastic Keeper on the top of the Agitator shaft.
Note: Prior to Series 22, a spring Retaining Clip was used. This clip can be removed by pulling it out and off the agitator shaft. Care should be taken when removing.
Note: Beginning with Series 22, a Plastic Keeper is used.
10. Remove the Plastic Keeper and Center Shaft Collar.
Note: Early models used a Collar secured with a Pin (remove with a 3/16” Allen wrench).
Note: Later version used the Plastic Keeper and Center Shaft collar
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