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pinion in a vise using two (2) small blocks of wood to prevent damage to the gear teeth, and repeat the input torque check.

If the torque reading is between 17 and 20 inch pounds, the drive shaft is binding in the sleeve bearings.

If the torque reading still exceeds 20 inch pounds, the clutch assembly is defective and must be repaired or replaced.

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL:

The transmission assembly can be re- moved from the washer cabinet after removing the drive belt, spin basket, outer tub and the suspension springs.

NOTE: Be sure to dust the base dome lightly with cornstarch before installing the transmission.

CAUTION

Once the agitator has been removed, the center post slips off the shaft. Therefore, do not attempt to handle the drive train by the center post after the agitator has been removed. In- stead, after removing the agitator and the agitator shaft "O" ring, slip the center post off the shaft and handle the drive train by the shaft.

NOTE: If the "O" ring is to be reused, be extremely careful not to damage it dur- ing the removal.

Remove the center post, "O" ring and agitator once the drive train is back in place.

The transmission assembly, when re- moved as described, will have the related components assembled to it. These related components should be examined carefully before reinstalling.

IMPORTANT

When installing the transmission, it is necessary that the tub be located on the tub support a certain way if all the mounting holes are to be properly aligned. This should be done before attempting to mount the tub to the bearing and seal housing.

To assist in correctly positioning the tub, a small indentation has been formed on the tub support just above one of the tub brace mounting areas. This is the left front tub brace.

When the tub is in proper position and ready to be mounted to the tub support, the large tub cover lock (on the side of the tub) should be located directly above the indentation and tub brace.

(See the illustration on page 6-14.)

16023083	SECTION 6. TRANSMISSION AND RELATED COMPONENTS 6-15
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