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Washer tub would not spin, pump would empty water from tub.

ApplianceMaytag Washer

Modelmav8551aww

Level of DifficultyEasy

Time to do repair30 - 60 mins

Age of Appliance5 - 10 years

Tools Pliers
Nutdriver
Screw drivers
Socket set

James From Hueytown, AL

Apr 07, 2009

70 out of 88 people found this instruction helpful

Lay washer on front, removed belt. Removed center pulley with thrust bearing (pulley was worn on upper end, against thrust bearing, thrust bearing was worn also). Installed new thrust bearing & pulley kit. Cleaned & lubed slots that motor insulators slide in, installed new belt.

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Diagrams and Parts List for this repair

Part PhotoPart DescriptionPriceAvailability

Transmission Pulley and Bearing Kit

Part Number: PS2003651
$49.01
  In Stock

Drive Belt

Part Number: PS2021071
$39.50
  In Stock