Whirlpool MAH3000 service manual Seal System, R E M O V A L 1. Disconnect power to the unit, 9

SEAL SYSTEM

A multi-lipped water seal is positioned on the tub support shaft leading to the outer tub bear- ing. This prevents water inside the tub from reaching the bearings. The water seal is ac- cessed by removing the tub support shaft. It is comprised of a stainless steel seal face po- sitioned on the tub support shaft, which mates with a rubber gasket. Grease on the face of the rubber gasket provides lubricant for the steel seal face. The steel seal face provides the rotating seal surface against the circular rubber ribs in the face of the rubber seal. This makes for three rib contacts at various diam- eters, providing three seals.

R E M O V A L

1.Disconnect power to the unit.

2.Remove the spinner tub support with spin- ner (See Spinner Tub Support Removal).

Figure 7-8

3.With a flathead screwdriver, pry the seal carefully off the tub support shaft (Figure 7-8).

Figure 7-9

4.Reach inside the outer tub bearing area and remove the rubber seal. Discard both the steel seal washer and the rubber seal

(Figure7-9).

5.Position the spacer, replacement rubber seal and steel seal washer into the outer tub bearing area.

6.Position the spinner with spinner support shaft into the outer tub and insert the shaft through the seal in the rear of the outer tub until the spinner support shaft seats into place.

7.Reposition the drive pulley with tabbed washer onto the spinner support shaft. Insert the retaining bolt and tighten se- curely (30 in. lbs. torque). This will draw the shaft and seals into proper alignment.

16008373-01	SECTION 7. OUTER TUB & SPINNER ASSEMBLY 7-6
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