Fresh Water
Inlet Hose

Removing Components in the Tub

1.Disconnect power from the washing ma- chine.

2.Raise the washer top to the service posi- tion.

3.Disconnect the fresh water inlet hose from the tub ring. (Fig. 3-10)

4.Unsnap the tabs that secure the tub ring to the tub. (Fig. 3-10 - INSET) Lift the tub ring from the tub.

5.Using a flat bladed screwdriver, release the three (3) tabs to separate the balance ring from the basket.

6.Using two (2) flat bladed screwdrivers, 90° apart, in the notches provided, separate the dome from the outer wash plate. (Fig. 3-11)

7.Remove the six (6) 3/8” bolts securing the outer wash plate to the universal joint. (Fig. 3-12)Remove the outer wash plate from the basket.

INSET

Fig. 3-10 Tub Ring

Balance

Ring

Outer

Wash Plate

Dome

8. Once the outer wash plate is removed, the

Fig. 3-11

 

inner wash plate can be lifted out of the bas-

 

ket. (Fig. 3-12)

Bolts

 

9. Lift the leveler assembly from the splines

 

on the spin tube. Reach under and hold the

 

lower hub of leveler while lifting. (Fig. 3-13)

 

 

Inner

Bolts

Wash

 

Plate

Fig. 3-13

 

 

Fig. 3-12

10.Use a spanner wrench and mallet to loosen the spanner nut securing the universal joint assembly to the drive block. (Fig. 3-14)

Fig. 3-14

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