SPINNER TUB SUPPORT
The spinner tub support attaches to the spin basket and the shaft of the spider extends through a seal system to the exterior of the outer tub with a pulley attached to the end of the shaft (Figure
NOTE: When the spinner tub support is removed, the shaft seal system should be replaced.
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R E M O V A L
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Disconnect power to the unit.
2.Remove the front panel, top cover, front shroud and outer tub cover (See Front Panel, Top Cover, Front Shroud and Outer Tub Cover Removal).
3.Remove the drive pulley (See Pulley Removal).
4.With the pulley removed, the spin basket with the spider shaft can be pulled from the front of the outer tub assembly.
5.To separate the spinner tub support from the spinner, remove the three rear baffles within the spin basket by removing the two screws securing each baffle (See Baffle Removal).
6.Remove the three locking nuts (½" socket) securing the spin basket to the spider assembly.
7.Remove the shaft seal (Figure 7-8).
REPLACEMENT
1.Reverse the previous steps.
2.IMPORTANT: Secure the three locking nuts (½" socket) on the spinner tub support studs (18 in. lbs. torque).
SECTION 7. OUTER TUB & SPINNER ASSEMBLY | ||
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