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4. If the damper bracket needs to be replaced, a
Phillips-head or 8-mm socket can be used to
remove the bolt.
5. Then slide the damper bracket to remove it
from the washer base.
There are four dampers securing the tub to the
bottom chassis. There are two dampers on the
left side, and two damper on the right side. Each
of the four dampers are attached to the outer tub
and the bottom damper brackets with a plastic
removable pin.
The bracket is secured to the bottom of the
chassis with a combination 8-mm hex-head
Phillips-head bolt.
Damper Removal
1. Depending on the damper being repaired,
Remove the front panel or the back cover
(see
Front Panel or Back Cover
in the
Cabinet and Structure
section of this service
guide).
2. Remove the plastic pin from the top and
bottom of the damper that secures it to the
tub and the base bracket. The tab on the pin
needs to be pushed in for the pin to come out.
A 1/2-inch socket works well to hold the tab in
while pulling the pin out.
3. Remove the damper from the washer.
Suspension and Tub Assembly
Dampers
Tab
Slide
Damper
Base
Tab