Outer Tub and Spinner Removal

Disassembly Procedures

!WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power to unit before servicing.

Outer Tub and Spinner Removal

1.Disconnect power supply to unit.

2.Remove Top Cover.

3.Remove Console.

4.Remove Front Panel.

5. Remove Back Cover.

6.Remove Pump Hose.

7.Remove the Drain Hose

8.Remove the two 13mm bolts securing the Rear Struts to the base.

NOTE: Torque bolts to 11-22 ft lbs. during installtion.

11. Remove wire harness connectors for the heater, Themistor and ground.

12.Remove two 13mm bolts securing the Front Struts to base and rotate up against the bottom of the tub.

13.Insert a board or boards across the bottom of the washer frame to use as a support when removing the tub assembly.

9.Rotate the struts up against the bottom of the tub to ease removal of the tub assembly.

1x12 - 32” long

NOTE: The rear struts can be identified by the green sleeve.

10.Remove two each side 13mm bolts securing Counter Weights.

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Whirlpool MAH9700AW manual Outer Tub and Spinner Removal, 1x12 - 32” long, Disassembly Procedures