MVWC200BW1 Maytag Washer - Instructions

Teeth inside the plastic gear ring had worn down after almost constant use. FYI, this is a "Commercial" branded washer and we have used it almost daily since purchase. It doesn't have the bells and whistles (or the electronic boards) the new ones have, but it washes clothes and does it well! I ordered the complete agitator kit, reasoning it would be faster to replace the entire unit - I was right. The single bolt is 7/16" and required a socket wrench with a 10" extension bar. The hardest part was getting the tools together, and this took the longest. Actual repair only consumed about 10" - remove the bolt, put the new assembly on and replace the bolt. The printed instructions were not completely clear as to whether the thrust washer went above the slip clutch or below it, and I could not get the halves of the old agitator apart to verify, so I went with putting it below the clutch. I am reasoning that the upper assembly should rest on this plastic washer to reduce wear on the separate halves of the assembly.

Removed two brackets on back top of washer that hold top secure. Pulled top forward and up off off pins located on front top of washer. Located switch removed two screws holding it in. Then removed Panel on back of top in order to get to controls and unplugged other end of switch. Then reversed procedure and waher was back in service.

I pulled out the old cap with my hands and jammed the new thingy into place. The lady of house did the repair. Easy

Removed the fabric softner dispenser, used a 7/16 socket with ratchet to remove the bolt, pulled up on the Lower Agitator. Placed on floor, put foot on each side pulled up on the Upper Agitator tossed away. Cleaned the lower agitator at top reached in with a pair pliers removed the two little tits. Replaced the parts as per instructions with parts. Wished they had included the grease as part of the kit, i just used some white grease it reples water and good for friction. My kit did not have a new bolt in it.

I watched a Part Select video on replacing the augitator and just followed the directions to replace the thrust washer (which was showing wear) and the washer. The instructions that came with the thrust washer were helpful as well.