Instruction Sheet
Locking
Nut
Replace
if
required
Seal
Tool
Grommet
Replace if
required
Washer
Kit
“O”Ring
Lip
Seal
16021976
Instruction
Sheet
!
WARNING
5. 35-2968 Spanner (Used for leverage
to remove rear pulley).
6. Torque Wrench
7. T-20 Torx™ Driver
1. Disconnect power to the machine.
2. Remove the front panel, top cover, front shroud and shroud support brackets.
Spinner Support Assembly
Kit Includes:
Molykote Grease
Spinner Support Assy
Locking Nut - Replace if required
Seal Tool
Grommet - Replace if required
Washer Kit
“O” Ring
Lip Seal
Instruction Sheet
Explanation:
The spinner tub support attaches to the spin basket and the spinner support extends through a
seal system to the exterior of the outer tub, with a pulley attached to the end of the shaft. This
assembly supports the spin basket and transfers the rotation of the drive pulley directly to the
rotation of the spin basket.
NOTE: Whenever the spinner tub support is removed, replacement of the shaft seal system
should be performed.
Tools:
1. 5/16” Nut Driver
2. 9/16”, 1/2” Socket and Ratchet
3. Phillips Screw Diver
4. Flat Blade Screw Driver
5. 35-2968 Spanner (Used for leverage to remove rear pulley).
6. Torque Wrench
7. T-20 Torx™ Driver -
WARNING
†
1. Disconnect power to the machine.
2. Remove the front panel, top cover, front shroud and shroud
support brackets.
Electrical Shock
Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before
operating.
Failure to do so can result in death
or electrical shock.
3. Remove Shroud Support Brackets.
4. Remove the Outer Tub Cover.
a. If the washer has a heater installed into the tub cover,
remove the wires from the tub cover and the wire retainer
screws.
b. Usingaatbladedscrewdriver,slide the screwdriver
under the clip and pry to remove the clip. Remove the
remaining clips from the outer tub cover.
c. Gently remove the cover from the outer tub.
† - ®TORX and T20 are registered trademarks of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC.
Instruction Sheet W11086225 Rev. A 1/17
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(continued)
5. Remove Drive Pulley by standing over top of washer, while
wire retainer screws.
Remove the remaining clips from the outer tub cover.
11. Slide “O”-Ring onto the new shaft and fully seat onto the base of the Spinner Support. Apply Molykote
grease on spinner shaft. Spread grease thin on shaft to avoid excess from getting into next wash load.
11. Slide “O”-Ring onto the new shaft and fully seat onto the base of the Spinner Support. Apply Molykote
grease on spinner shaft. Spread grease thin on shaft to avoid excess from getting into next wash load.
“O”-Ring
Apply Molykote Along Shaft
Fully seated
O-Ring
12. Reinstall the 3 plastic washers on Spinner. Assemble the Spinner and Spinner Support Shaft. Position
the Spinner with Spinner Support shaft into the Outer Tub.
13. Install the Drive Pulley onto the Spinner Support Shaft. Replace the tabbed pulley washer with new 1-
1/4” washer along with the new retaining bolt. Tighten retaining bolt to 33 ft. lbs. Torque drawing the
shaft and seals into proper alignment.
leaning the Outer Tub forward, then roll the Drive Belt of Pulley.
10. Place the new seal onto the insertion tool. Wipe the outside
diameter of the seal with a soap solution to help installation.
Linethesealupto the bearing housing and press rmlyinto
the housing until the seal is fully seated.
6. Remove the bolt (9/16” socket) in the center of the Drive Pulley.
Slide Pulley off of Spinner Support Shaft. If necessary use
Spanner Wrench to apply leverage to loosen Pulley.
Wrench
WRENCH
7. Separate the Spinner Support from the Spin Basket by removing
the3rearBafesinsidetheSpinTub.
8. Remove 3 lock nuts with a 1/2” socket.
STEEL
WASHER
LIP SEAL
INSERTION TOOL
11. Slide “O”-Ring onto the new shaft and fully seat onto the base
of the Spinner Support. Apply Molykote grease on spinner shaft.
Spread grease thin on shaft to avoid excess from getting into
next wash load.
“O”-Ring
O-RING
Apply Molykote Along Shaft
APPLY
MOLYKOTE
ALONG
SHAFT
FULLY
SEATED
Fully seated
O-RING
O-Ring
12. Reinstall the 3 plastic washers on Spinner. Assemble the Spinner
and Spinner Support Shaft. Position the Spinner with Spinner
Support shaft into the Outer Tub.
13. Install the Drive Pulley onto the Spinner Support Shaft. Replace
the tabbed pulley washer with new 1-1/4” washer along with the
new retaining bolt. Tighten retaining bolt to 33 ft. lbs. Torque
drawing the shaft and seals into proper alignment.
1-11/16” WASHER
1-11/16” Washer
1-1/4” Washer
1-1/4” WASHER
Retaining Bolt
RETAINER BOLT
9. Remove Spin Basket by lifting off of threaded studs on Spinner
Support.
A multi-lipped water seal is positioned on the Spinner Support
Shaft leading to the Outer Tub Bearings. This prevents water
from inside the tub from reaching the bearings. The water seal
is accessed only by removing the Spinner Support Shaft and
is comprised of a stainless steel seal face which mates with a
rubber gasket.
Remove the rubber seal gently from inside the Outer Tub.
Remove the plastic spacer, if so equipped. Once removed, clean
the surface exposed under the seal. Discard the rubber seal and
plastic spacer.
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(All Rights Reserved)
14. Run the Drive Belt over Motor Pulley and roll onto Drive Pulley.
15. Install Front Shroud Front Panel and Top Cover.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
16. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
17. Testwasher for properoperation.Cyclewasherthrough a ll
and drain cycle to check for leaks.
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