ATW4475TQ0 Admiral Washer - Instructions

I removed the top assembly with timer and then the front cover. The pump and motor were removed to access the direct drive motor coupling. I installed the new direct drive motor coupling and then installed the parts I removed in reverse.

All I had to do was follow the instructions on your web site and it was pretty easy.. The only reason it took so long was because my washer is in a spot hard to get to... I had to remove the dryer to get to the washer and then take it out of the laundry room to work on it. Other than the time it took to do that the actual repair only took 40 minutes. Your video of the repair was excellent... Thanks so much.. Saved at least $500 by replacing the clutch...

I gust followed the stories from the other readers and found the problem ordered the part ( only took 3 days ) and read how to repair.
15 min later it was up and going !!!
My thanks to your readers and your site.
Ron H

Actually a pretty easy repair.
Unbolted the agitator assembly. Turned the washer on its side, unbolted the motor assembly
removed it and easily replaced the clutch and drive coupler. The coupler was not worn but I figured I'd just do it while I had it apart.

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removed the center panel between the dryer and washer.

unplugged the machine

removed the two clips to release the top/lid.

slid the top/lid assembly off

removed the small metal stability corner cross piece.

removed the top two screws of the front panel

lifted the front panel up and away (if it feels stuck, just put some muscle into it)

unplugged the wiring harness from the motor

removed the two big bolts at the bottom front that secure the tub in place


to be able to pull the tub out...

reached behind and to the right to remove the pressure hose

released the wiring from the tub

released the drain hose from its clip

pulled out the tub far enough so i could work on the motor.

on the motor, unscrewed and removed the two clips (top/bottom) to gain access to the coupling.

replaced old with new.

i thought lining everything up so i could slip the motor back on would be difficult since its tough to see where the teeth on the coupling are going, but it was kind to me and fit into place on the first try.

First I moved the washer to an open area and tipped it over on it's back supported at about 30 degrees to floor to protect the drain hose connection near the bottom of the washer. I used a stack of old blankets in several folds to support the raised end of the washer on the upper back surface.

I then disconnected the 2 hoses to the drain pump attached to the bottom of the motor, and removed the electrical connector from the motor and a capacitor on the side of the motor.

I removed 2 screws, one from each retainer holding the motor/pump assembly to the motor mounting plate on the gearcase assembly. I used a screw driver to pry the retainers from their detent on the motor housing and then removed the motor/pump assembly, thus exposing the broken coupling.

After removing the broken drive coupling, I installed the new one and then reassembled all the parts removed in reverse order. Note that the new coupling was a tighter fit on the motor shaft and gearcase assembly input shaft, and had to be driven on using a hammer and a short piece of 3/4" doweling. Hammering on the wood doweling protected the new coupling from damage during installation. The original and worn/broken coupling assembly was easily removed by hand, without tools.

The hardest part was figuring out what the problem was. The washer wouldn't spin so the clothes were really wet at the end of the cycle.
First I removed the agitator, because a screw connects the agitator to the shaft.
Next I put the washer on it's front.
Disconnected the water pump clips and pulled it off the motor shaft.
Electrically disconnected the motor (make sure you unplug the washer before starting)
Removed 3 bolts holding the gear case and motor.
Then I pulled the gear case and motor out the bottom, the shaft is about two feet long and the clutch comes with it.
Replace the clutch and put the shaft back where it belongs. Make sure the clutch spring doesn't bump against the plastic brake thing, it will stop you from pushing the shaft all the way in.
Pushing the gear case and motor assy the last inch and aligning the holes for the bolts was the hardest part. The bolts aren't long enough to grab the threaded hole, so you have to get it perfectly aligned. After about a half-hour of fighting it, I finally used a hammer and lightly tapped it into place.
Just put everything back together in the reverse order.

It suprised me how much water came out of the machine when I tipped the machine on it's back. I needed a short pan or bowl to catch the water. The hardest part was installing that c-shaped spring.

Watched video instructions and replaced the clutch like I've been doing it for years. The repair took about 30 minutes. The video was extremely helpful !!!!

EXACTLY as per instruction. Only trouble was getting cabinet re- installed properly. Bottom tangs were deformed and not catching. First rate parts and instruction! Thanks for making it possible. KL Lowery

Replaced the clutch, works like a dream...easy to install & the best part was..that I had the part within 2days standard mail..thanks parts select!!

from Missouri

Took off the machine cover. Took off the water pump. Took off the motor. Removed the old coupler and replaced with new one. The new one has a metal inner lining which is a much snugger fit than the old plastic one. I used the handle of the nut driver, placed inbetween the prongs of the coupler, and a hammer to tap the coupler into place where the coupler is flush with the end of the shaft. If the coupler is not flush it will cause the machine to smoke and heat up the motor during the agitation cycle. That was the only problem I encountered and had to take it back apart and re-position the coupler.

my son did the repair

I followed your remarkable and detailed installation video and read comments from other readers and have to tell you could not have done it without you.After a few steps I removed the motor and the direct drive coupling was broken on one end just like it was suggested.I ordered it from you(delivered in 1 day)replaced it and put back together and that's it. It was that easy. This is a GREAT web site and plan on coming back often, THANKS AGAIN!

remove the bottom screw the holds the plate for the motor then remove the broken coupler and install the new one;everything can be done from the bottom of the machine,no need for removing any cover