Whirlpool GHW9100L, GHW9200L manual Front Shock Absorber Rear Shock

At the back of the tub assembly, remove the belt from the basket and motor pulleys. (Fig. 4-34-1)

To remove the pulley from the basket, place the handle of a crescent wrench through the pulley and into the steel bearing hub to keep the pulley from turning. (Fig. 4-34-2)

Use a 21-millimeter socket wrench to remove the nut securing the pulley to the basket. (Fig. 4-34 -

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Disconnect the ground wire from the bearing hub with a T-25 Torx driver. (Fig. 4-34-4)

Disconnect the vent hose and outlet hose from the tub.

The tub is held in position by four shock absorb- ers, two in front and two at the back. (Fig. 4-36)Each shock absorber can be disconnected from the tub by turning the top of the shock mount counter clockwise, 90°. The shock can be re- moved from the washer by turning the bottom shock mount counterclockwise, 90°.

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Front

Shock

Absorber

Rear Shock

Absorber

Fig. 4-36

Fig. 4-34

Remove the screw securing the left end of the pressure tube connector to the tub. Then, press down on the plastic tab securing the right end of the pressure tube connector and pull it from the tub. (Fig. 4-35)

Remove the top end of the suspension springs from the hanger slot in the top cabinet frame. To release the spring at the right side of the cabinet, it may be necessary to remove the wiring har- ness retainer from the cabinet.

Once the final spring is released the tub is free to be removed from the washer cabinet. (Fig. 4-37)

NOTE: Take care not to let the tub drop free in- side the cabinet. This could result in damage to components in the cabinet or damage to the tub assembly.

Pressure Tube Connector

Removed

Fig. 4-35

Fig. 4-37

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