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h) Remove the thrust washer from the
agitator shaft.
i) Use a screwdriver, and unsnap the
spring retaining clip and the clutch re-
taining ring from the agitator shaft.
j) Slide the clutch off the agitator shaft.
k) Slide the retaining clip off the agitator
shaft.
Spring Retaining Clip
Thrust Washer
Clutch Retaining
Ring
Remove Clutch
Retaining Clip
l) Use a pair of pliers and remove the
pad assembly from the clutch drum.
m) Inspect the inside contact surface of
the drum for scratch marks, or uneven
wear. Inspect the clutch pad assembly
for loose, or worn pads (see the inset
photo below). If the distance between
the clutch pad contact surface and the
clutch pad rivet head is less than .10
˝
,
replace the clutch assembly.
Drum
Pad Assy
Less than .10
˝
Replace Clutch Lining
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