Disassembly Procedures
!WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power to unit before servicing.
11.Grasp the drive pulley and slowly pull the center shaft out. Only a small amount of force will be needed to remove the shaft.
Note: Be careful not to damage the Lip Seal at the bottom of the Transmission.
12. Pull the Agitator Shaft out through the Tub.
Note: You may have to pull hard on this as the oil in the Torque Block forms a suction.
Note: At this point, all components to be reassembled should be cleaned. Also, clean any silastic from the Transmission housing and cover before reassembling. Apply a thin film of oil on the center stud before installing Bevel Gear.
Lip Seal
13.With the Agitator and Drive Shafts removed, simply lift out the Pinion Gear, followed by the steel Clutch Plate and copper Spined Washer which are located under the Pinion Gear.
Note: Pay close attention as to the order in which the Clutch Plate and Spline Washer are Removed.
14.The Torque Block and Yoke can now be removed as can the Bevel Gear. Underneath the Bevel Gear is a spacer Washer.
1.Disconnect power supply to unit.
2.Tip washer to gain access to bottom of pulley. Remove #2 Phillips screw and lock washer from bottom of Drive Shaft.
3.Pry drive Lug off Drive Shaft.
4.Spin drive Pulley off shaft (counterclockwise from bottom).
5.Use the Lip Seal Tool to remove the Lip Seal from Center Tube.
Note: This tool is screwed into the Lip Seal and the Lip Seal is removed by turning the bolt against the Center shaft.
Reinstalling Lip Seal
1.Clean Lip Seal recess in the center tube with choke cleaner to remove any oil. Make sure area is clean and dry.
2.Press new Lip Seal over the
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