Whirlpool 4322616 manual Servicing the Gearcase, Servicing the Clutch

SUSPENSION

PLATE

PADSSUSPENSION

PLATE

BASE

ASSEMBLY

PADS

BASE

ASSEMBLY

Fig. 3-22

SERVICING THE GEARCASE

1. Remove the outer cabinet.

2. Remove the agitator.

Fig. 3-23

3. Remove the pump and motor assemblies.

4. Carefully lay the washer on its back.

5. Remove the three (3) bolts securing the gearcase assembly to the tub support.

6. Pull the gearcase straight out of the basket drive tube,

being careful not to damage the drive tube bearing with the splined end of the agitator shaft. (Fig. 3-23)

Servicing the Clutch

1.Remove the gearcase.

2.To service just the clutch lining, compress the clutch spring with a pair of pliers and lift the lining from the clutch hub. (Fig. 3-24)

Compress Spring

Fig. 3-24

Clutch Band

and Lining

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