Electrolux EWFLW65H - 27'' Front-Load Washer, Technical & Service Manual

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4-21
Component Teardown
Tub Assembly Removal
When removing the tub assembly, be sure to have
a protective material on hand to protect the flooring
of the home, such as Masonite, plywood, 1/8”
pressed fiberboard or cardboard or some other
suitable material.
To remove the tub assembly:
1. Disconnect the washer from the electrical
supply and the hot and cold water hoses.
2. Remove the top panel, console, rear access
panel and the front panel.
3. Disconnect and remove the advance rinsing
technology hose and light from the bellows,
and the detergent outlet and siphon break
hoses from the outer tub.
4. Remove the drain pump and disconnect the
drain sump from the tub.
5. If replacing the front half of the outer tub
remove the bellows and the weight ring.
6. Remove the small hose from the air bell.
7. Remove the large pulley, drive motor and
speed control board assembly.
8. Remove the top pins from shock absorbers
and push the shock absorbers against the
cabinet.
9. Place protective material on floor, then
carefully turn the washer on its face and
release the suspension springs.
10. Lift the cabinet off the tub. The rear of the
wash tub will face upwards.(See Figure 4-57)
11. Turn the tub over and remove the (23) bolts
securing the two halves of the tub together.
(See Figure 4-58)
12. Lift off the front half of the tub.
13. Reverse procedure to reassemble using
illustration below to show outer tub screw
tightening sequence. (See Figure 4-59)
Figure 4-57.
Figure 4-58.
1
4
2
3
Figure 4-59.
Bolts
7 of 23 shown
Rear of Wash Tub