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SECTION 6. TRANSMISSION AND RELATED COMPONENTS 6-12
5. Slip the pipe and cap assembly over
the drive shaft and up against the
drive tube.
6. Using a puller with at least a 3 1/2
inch spread and sufficient reach to
encompass the pipe and cap assem-
bly, remove the lower bearing as-
sembly.
NOTE: When installing the new lower
bearing assembly, be sure to drive
against the inner race only to avoid
damaging the bearing shield which
could cause premature failure.
The puller forcing screw is used on the
end of the pipe cap which directs the
forward thrust of the puller to the bottom
of the drive tube.
REMOVAL:
1. Disconnect the unit from the power
source.
2. Remove the transmission from the
washer cabinet.
3. Remove the cams, drive pulley, and
brake assembly.
4. Remove the three (3) screws which
secure the suspension housing to
the lower bearing assembly.