ApplianceMaytag Washer
ModelLAT9416AAQ
Level of DifficultyEasy
Time to do repair15 - 30 mins
Age of ApplianceMore than 10 years
Tools Screw drivers
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UNPLUG THE MACHINE FIRST!a) Remove the front panel (use a putty knife to release clips)b) Fashion a small hook-end out of a coat hangerc) Install an additional glide spring (2 + 1 = 3) to get extra retraction of vee-belt around drive pulley as follows.d) Hook end of of the new spring onto rear (back) hole of moving motor mount (observe orientation of existing springs to be sure that you're hooking up spring into hole correctly).e) Lie on your right side, hold the spring in place with your left hand (go around back of the motor with your left hand).f) Have someone hold the flashlight as you take a coat hanger and fish for the front end of the spring under the motor glide.g) With front - end of spring held by coat hanger hook, pull spring towards you and slip spring into front hole of stationary motor mount.h) Lightly spray in and around glide area with Teflon non-stick dry lube (DuPont or Liquid Wrench dri-lube product line).Machine agitates like-new now.Bleach Tube:a) Remove hose clamps at both ends using a screwdriver.b) Remove and discard old tube.c) Slip on the hose clamps and slicker-up the ends of new tube with palmolive liquid detergent and slip onto tub and bleach dispenser.d)Tighten clamps.
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