Component Teardown
4-11
Weight Ring Removal
The weight ring is secured to the front of the outer
wash tub assembly with six carriage bolts. The bellows
does not have to be completely removed to access and
remove the weight ring.
To remove the weight ring:
1. Remove the top panel.
2. Remove control console.
3. Remove the front panel.
4. Disconnect ART tube from bellows.
5. Remove light assembly from bellows.
6. Using a 7/16” socket or wrench, remove the nuts
from the carriage bolts securing the weight ring to
the outer wash tub assembly. Remove the carriage
bolts and washers from the unit. (See Figure 4-29)
7. Carefully slide weight ring off of wash tub.
Water Inlet / Overflow Vent Tube Grommet
The water inlet/ overflow vent tube grommet supports the
hot and cold water inlet fittings and the overflow tube.
The overflow tube must be removed prior to removing
the grommet.
To remove the water inlet/ overflow vent tube grommet:
1. Disconnect the washer from the hot and cold
water hoses. (See Figure 4-30)
2. Using a small flat bladed screwdriver, release the
eight locking tabs around the water inlet tubes while
pushing on the grommet rim from inside the washer.
3. Using a small flat bladed screwdriver, release the
three locking tabs around the overflow/vent tube
while pushing on the grommet rim from inside the
washer.
Figure 4-29.
Figure 4-30.
Carriage
Bolts
Locking Tab (8) Places
Locking Tab (3) Places