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IMPORTANT: Firmly push hub assembly down against
outer seal and hold in this position during
the next three steps.
15.While holding hub assembly down, place new spline
insert (with fingers pointing upward) over
transmission tube until it bottoms out on hub
assembly.
16.Place large hex nut over transmission tube (with
larger inside bevel toward spline insert) then finger
tighten large hex nut.
17.Torque large hex nut between 40 and 70 foot pounds
(5.56 and 9.73 Kgm).
NOTE: If torque wrench is not available, place hex
wrench, WX05X10002 over large hex nut,
then tap hex wrench with a hammer until hub
assembly turns or until large hex nut will no
longer tighten.
NOTE: If a lint filter was originally installed between
washtub and hub assembly, then it must be
reinstalled before installing washtub in washer.
Proceed to step 18.
18.Grasp top flange of washtub and carefully lower
washtub down onto lint filter (or gasket) and hub
assembly.
IMPORTANT: Before setting washtub into place, make
sure holes in hub assembly are aligned
with holes in lint filter (or gasket).
19.Secure washtub to hub assembly using cap screws
supplied in kit.
20.Install Outer Tub Cover Gasket supplied in kit.
Refer to pub #31-9081 for installation instructions.
21.Reassemble outer tub cover onto washtub.
22.Install seal, drive bell and agitator. Following
instructions supplied in WH43X10024 Drive Bell and
Seal Kit.
23.Reinstall cabinet top and front panel.
24.Pour one quart of water into bottom of washtub to
lubricate pump.
25.Close loading door, set washer timer to final spin,
start washer and allow empty washtub to spin for 30
to 60 seconds.
IMPORTANT: Setting washer to spin allows petroleum
jelly (applied to bronze portion of water
seal) a chance to cover seal surface
before a full tub of water is added to
washer.
NOTE: Allow WH60X15 sealant to set for 15 minutes
before filling tub with water from time sealant is
applied. Customer can wash clothes at this
time.
Figure 3
Press here to
assemble
Water Seal
Lubricate
(Step 9)
Garter
Spring
Sealant
(Step 12)
Insert stainless steel sleeve
from bottom side of seal
Sealant
(Step 12)
Garter
Spring
Flush
Bronze portion
of seal
Lubricate
(Step 9)
Stainless steel
sleeve
Sealant
(Step 8)
Sealant
(Step 8)