Disassembly Procedures

!WARNING

pressed into the center tube of the transmission.

3.Slide assembly over square thread of center shaft until the Lip Seal starts into the center tube bore.

4.Turn Drive Pulley onto the center shaft and against Seal -protector. Tighten pulley to press Lip Seal into / center tube bore. Back pulley off and check to make sure Lip Seal is pressed into position (flange of Lip Seal should be against end of center tube).

5.Remove Pulley.

6.Using the loops, remove Seal -Protector and discard.

7.Replace pulley and belts. Be sure rotor bearing is on drive pulley correctly with “cup” of bearing over hub of pulley.

8.Place washer in upright Position. Replace front panel and remove tub block.

Note: Connect washer and check for proper operation.

Damper Assembly

1.Disconnect power supply to unit.

2.Remove two bolts holding Top Cover and raise.

Note: Tape Lid to prevent it from striking the Control Panel.

3.Remove nut from three eyebolts. The position of the nuts on the eyebolts can be marked by placing strips of electrical tape around bolts above nuts before loosening.

4.Remove Drive Belts.

5.Tip washer back and lay 4” X 4” wood block under drive pulley.

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power to unit before servicing.

6.Set washer down on top of the wood block.

7.The complete assembly of the Tubs and Damper should be pushed up from the base far enough to get to the damper pads.

8.Scrape old pads from base.

9.Use a degreasing agent such as alcohol to remove any grease from the area.

10.Apply rubber adhesive to area where old pads were removed.

11.Apply pads to base and let dry. The top surface of the pad should be located 3/32” below center opening in base. The distance between pads should be about 5/8”.

Brake Package and Radial Bearing

1.Disconnect power supply to unit.

2.Put Tub Block in Tub and lay washer back far enough to get to the Pulley and Brake Package.

3.Remove Bolt and Retainer Clip in Damper holding the brake package.

Note: Bolt and Retainer Clip must be removed before the brake package.

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Maytag MAT12PRB, MAT12PSB, MAT12PRA, MAT12PRD, MAT12PDS, MAT12PSA, MAT12PRS Damper Assembly, Brake Package and Radial Bearing