Whirlpool APARTMENT MAINTENANCE SERIES, Service Manual

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Basket Replacement
Refer to Figures 14 and 15 for these procedures.
1. If a new basket is being installed, remove the drive hub from the old basket and install it on the new
one.
2. Lift the basket into the tub and carefully slide it over the spin tube. Rotate the basket until the
locator ears drop into the slots in the drive hub. The basket rests on top of the spin tube.
3. Tighten the saddle block screw.
4. Be sure the snubber straps are positioned on the studs of the tub.
5. Position the tub ring over the top of the tub so the overflow hose is positioned inside the washer
properly and the overflow cover fits over the overflow cup. Align the tabs on the tub ring over the
snubber studs and snap the tub ring onto the tub.
Tub Removal
Refer to Figures 16 and 17 for these procedures.
1. Remove the agitator.
2. Remove the top assembly.
3. Remove the basket.
4. Lay the washer on its front on a soft surface to protect the cabinet finish.
5. Remove the four hex head bolts from the tub support.
6. Disconnect the drain hose from the pump.
7. Using fingers and thumbs as a wedge, push the tub forward until it pops off the rubber seal at the
bottom center of the tub.
8. Stand the washer upright.
9. Disconnect the water inlet hose from the water inlet valves and remove the plastic straps securing
the inlet hose to the cabinet.
10. Lift the entire tub assembly from the washer cabinet.
11. If the tub is to be replaced with a new one, remove the pressure hose, liquid bleach dispenser
hose, metal motor shield and drain hose from the tub.
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
Mounting
Bolts
Mounting
Bolts
TUB
TUB MOUNTING
SCREW W/
WASHERS
SEAL
TUB
SUPPORT