A103 - Instructions
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Washer Leaked Water From Bottom Seal
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JACLYN from RICE LAKE, WI
- Difficult
- More than 2 hours
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
Removed washer tubs inner and outer nut (part # 10 ) on inner was hard to remove and is a reverse thread used hammer to loosen once off removed 1st tub - then removed set screw #17 and then unscrewed mounting s item #29 this again required some hammer tapping to loosen - once off used flat head screwdriver to pry & remove the rubber piece
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on bottom of outer or 2nd tub -but keep going as the leak will probably be from part #20 tub bearing ( this will save you the time to test and find out it still leaks and have to take apart again after only replacing #29 removed 3 bolts holding tub - disconnected hoses and removed 2nd tub - used rubber hammer to knock out and install #20 tub bearing - reasembled and wow no leaks to cost about $120 - time worked on 3 hrs - only because took apart 2 times - down time on washer 10 days as we didn't order all parts to start with no beer needed but did enjoy a nice red wine - good luck
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Very old washer was leaking oil and grease drops into the wash water.
5 of 5 people
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William A from PITTSBURGH, PA
- Difficult
- More than 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
Followed the procedures recommended for replacement of all the parts included in the Tub Bearing Kit and the Mounting Stem/Tub Seal kit as illustrated in a detailed, 32 minute repair video for the Maytag A606 washer which is available on YouTube. Many difficulties were experienced in the disassembly procedures due to extensive corrosion
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of tub bearing and tub stem parts (the washer is 47 years old).
I was not successful in using a special tub wrench that was purchased to break loose the old tub mounting stem and its threaded lock nut. The old tub mounting stem, lock nut, and the tub bearing race had to be cut off the threaded support shaft using a saws-all electric tool. Finally, corrosion on the edge of the tub caused problems with water leaks once the tub top and its rubber tub seal ring were reinstalled and the washer was put back into operation. The bottom line is that it may be questionable to attempt major repairs on washers that are 40+ years old and have any extensive corrosion in internal, mechanical parts.
I was not successful in using a special tub wrench that was purchased to break loose the old tub mounting stem and its threaded lock nut. The old tub mounting stem, lock nut, and the tub bearing race had to be cut off the threaded support shaft using a saws-all electric tool. Finally, corrosion on the edge of the tub caused problems with water leaks once the tub top and its rubber tub seal ring were reinstalled and the washer was put back into operation. The bottom line is that it may be questionable to attempt major repairs on washers that are 40+ years old and have any extensive corrosion in internal, mechanical parts.
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After 29 yrs, tub top clamp broke from vibration
5 of 5 people
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David from ROCK HILL, SC
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
Removed front, loosened top & tilted up. Placed tub top assuring it would not rub inner basket. Placed clamp on Ridge & gasket & tightened. Reassembled & started washing.
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Broken belt
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Edith from Cornwall, NY
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
It was as simple as leaning the machine back far enough so I could get to the belts - which were on the bottom. The diagrams that came with the ordered parts were right on. This is the first time I have attempted this myself - my repairman has retired - I'm sure I will do it again.
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The old pump was beginning to drag due to the age of the washer.
5 of 5 people
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Howard from ALBRIGHT, WV
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
Removed the front panel. Then blocked up the front of the machine. Removed the pump belt. Removed the 3 5/16" screws from the bottom of the old one and tilted it slightly to remove. Put the new one in and reinstalled the 3 screws. Put the belt back on and slid new pump all the way to the right and tightened 1 screw. Loosened the screw
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until there was about 1/4" of gap when squeezed the belt together. Tightened the one screw, then the other 2. Put the front panel back on and lowered the machine. New pump works great.
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Drum would not spin to drain water
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Gay from Apple Valley, CA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Removed two screws and lifted the control console then tilted forward the shell. Removed two screws holding the latch cover and assembly then disconnected two wires. I played with the assembly until I discoved the element was toast. Ordered the part but when I got it I was confused because it had three prongs (two on one side and one
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on the other) when the burnt one had only one and one and I only had 2 disconnect wires. I thought I had gotten the wrong part but figured it out. Actually putting the assembly together was the easy part, trying to get the outer shell back together was a little tough. Between taking it a part, figuring out what was wrong and ordering and receiving the part was about three weeks. So when putting it all together took awhile but I did it and it works great.
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Noise from dryer in spin cycle,
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curtis from ROCKDALE, TX
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
Found noise to be belt slapping the base sheet metal, from being too loose. Belt was loose because the drive pulley was worn and one side of pulley was loose! Used allen wrench to loosen the pulley set screw, and pryed off the old pulley. Replace d with new pulley and new belts. Works and sounds like new!
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Water was leaking from under the front of the washer when it was used.
5 of 7 people
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Greg from Manhattan, KS
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
After turning the water off and unplugging the machine, I took the front panel off the washing machine. I then slipped the belt off the pump sprocket. The pump was right in the front and easy to remove. All I needed was a screwdriver, for the hose clamps, and a 5/16" socket to remove the old pump. I then installed the new pump, with the e
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xisting screws, re-attached the 2 hoses, slipped the belt back on, and popped the front panel back into place. The new pump works great and the leak is gone. The whole job onlt took about 30 minutes.
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Threads on old legs had been damaged in moving to new location.
4 of 4 people
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Wayne from SEDONA, AZ
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Wrench (Adjustable)
Removed the damaged legs, replaced with parts from this site and leveled the washer .
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Broken Belts
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tommy from cortlandt manor, NY
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Lets just say thank god for part select!!!! # 1 By far. This was a one two three job.
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Repairs Were Easy.
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James from Ventura, CA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
Removed top. Removed agitator and tubs . Replaced seals and reassembled.
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Resin balls on which the top loader lid hinges had broken.
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EL from O'Fallon, IL
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Cleaned the cavities. Lubed them with olive oil. Inserted one ball on left side, while holding tension against that side to hold the ball in the lid and top indentations. Applied olive oil to right hand side indentation, and placed the new ball into lid indentation. Put lid down into closure cavity with ball, and with lid vertical, beg
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an pushing it rearward so as toslightly spring metal lid rolled edge and top metal away from one another UNTIL the new ball snapped into the hinge indentation in the machine cover. Done.
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pump and drive belt was thorn
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Henry from KITTERY, ME
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Installed drive and pump belt.. very very simple. only tool required was a screw drive to remove front panel of the washing machine.
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burning smell from washer
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kevin from mundelein, IL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Replaced both the drive belt and pump belt in less than 10 minutes. Maytag has the easiest machines to work on.
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Agitator was not agitating. Thought it was stretched/worn belt. It was not! Transmission is shot!
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Norman from LAKE ZURICH, IL
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Could not repair. The gearbox on the agitator was broken and that kept the agitator from working. Do not assume it is a belt problem on a washer built in 1987.
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