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washer agitator fins snapped off
I first took the fabric softener dispenser off and used a ratchet wrench to take the nut off. I then removed the agitator, put the new one on and reversed the process. It was extremely easy!
removed hoses from pump, removed 4 screws holding motor housing to washer, disconnected wiring from motor. It will make your life easier to re-assemble if you pay attention to how belt is located in relation to the legs of the pump. pump came off motor very easily. I had the old pump out and the new pump in and working in about 30 minutes.
pull front cover off of machine, disconnect motor wiring harness. Remove 4 sheet metal screws holding motor / pump assembly to frame. Remove both pump hoses (caution - have towels and a bucket at the ready). Pull unit from machine. turn upside down on bench and replace components. Reverse for installation.
I went ot the Parts Select web site, and read what other people had done with the same problem. The advice was right on. Using the paper towel to hold the screw in place during reassembly ws great advice. Thanks for the heads- up.
The auger section of this part would no longer stay attached to the lower agitator part due to prior repair work
Use a blade to pop off the fabric softener dispenser cup. Use socket and extension to unscrew the single hex bolt that attaches the assembly to the shaft. Lift off the assembly and recover the flat washer. Install the new assembly over the shaft and install the original hex bolt and washer. Tighten firmly. Snap the dispenser cup back in place.
Disconnect power and water, opened up front end by removing four self-tapping screws, removed the electric motor assembly from frame of machine, replace pump and belt and reassembled.
Idler wheel seperated from bushing,snap ring came off
First always unplug appliance.Then I shut off the water.I took the front off the washer.Saw the idler was the problem.Ordered parts and new belt.Removed motor assy,and removed pump.Checked impellors and pump bearing.Installed new parts for idler.Installed belt.Re-installed pump to motor,then re-installed entire assy.Turned on water and ecectricity.Ran complete cycle to test.Re-installed front cover.
tub would not stop spinning--brakes broke from bolts
Unpluged electric, diconnected dicharge hose from wall drain, disconnected water lines from rear of washer and at wall hose connection, removed lower front panel, removed large front panel, disconnected hoses at motor(put towels at hoses to catch water leakage)THEN-took washer to the garage and tuned up side down. Removed front two tub springs, removed (4) motor bolts, removed electrical harness from motor, remove and replaced new brake pads. NOTE:brake pads need to be somewhat driven(pushed hard) into brake pad slots. Also it was easier to install the rear pad by removing the 4" knock-out at the side of the washer. Somehow reinstall the knock-out to keep mice and animals from entering the interior of the washer. THEN- reinstall all items in reverse order. Any one mechaniclly minded can replace the brake pad. My wife and I saved lots by doing the replacement myself. THE END. Good job Gary Final note:besure to intall the drive "v" belt around the 2" pulley wheel.Very important.
1) removed front panels from washing machine 2) removed water pump. Three small torque bit screws and (2) hoses. 3) removed motor (because I realized that the belt tensioner also needed work as it was siezed) removed (4) bolts and an electical connector. 4) repaired tensioner by taking apart and cleaning bearing surface. Needed snap ring plyers to take apart. 5) put motor back in 6) replaced belt 7) put water pump back on 8) intalled front panels back on washer
I popped off the fabric softener on top of the agitator. Used an extended arm on my socket set to remove the only nut holding the agitator on the motor assembly apparatus. The agitator came off with ease. Just reversed the procedure in replacing the new agitator. This was an easy job.
I called Lucky Buy when I realized it was more than the drain hose. I asked if they would install for the same $55 if I got the parts online for less than their price & they said yes. Once the parts came, they came back (Initial call was $20) for the $55 part replacement call. At one point he said he had to leave & came back in 20 mins with the pump sawed off (into pieces - it was frozen on the base!)... He also installed a new belt (Also ordered here for less than their quote!) + I got braided steel hoses and (3) sets of screens (I'll start changing them annually!) ~ The washer now fills AT LEAST 4x as quickly with new hoses & screens! The clothing comes out MUCH LESS DAMP with the new belt! + it is FAR QUIETER with the new belt! We're in HEAVEN over here! :-) ONE THING: One that first load after the repair, I noticed the water level (Set, as always, to XL) was over halfway UP the side of the agitator's fabric softner dispenser, but thought MAYBE I was "misremembering", but nooo, I don't think I was because LOTS of water spilled out the MIDDLE FRONT BOTTOM once it did the cycle... (This did not happen when he tested it before leaving - on the SMALL cycle (Which we NEVER use)... SO! QUICK FIX: We set the water level to "LARGE" and all's been fine ever since! :-) Anyone know whick part we need for the water to stop UNDER the bottom of the fabric softner, like it used to?
I am VERY PLEASED to have found this site and Lucky Buy - I am _SURE_ I saved WAY OVER $100 total (Parts & Labor) & my 15-year old machine is AS GOOD AS NEW NOW (almost - that leak's got to GO! :-)