Frigidaire Affinity 6000 Series - Spin Basket Vanes

Section 4 Component Teardown
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15. The seal between the (2) tub halves is placed in the
groove of the rear half and can be lifted out.
(See Figure 4-106)
16. To remove the spin basket, set the back half of the
outer tub on it’s side, reinstall the screw that holds
the large pulley on and tap the inner tub out with a
rubber hammer. (See Figure 4-107 & 4-108)
The bearings, water seal and seal between the two
tubs come as part of the rear half of outer tub. If the
water seal or bearings fail, inspect and if necessary
dress shaft of the spin basket with a fi le. With some
failures, it may be necessary to replace the spin basket.
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Figure 4-106.
Figure 4-107.
Figure 4-108.
Spin Basket Vanes Removal
There are three plastic vanes mounted to the spin basket
to aid in the washing action during the wash cycle. The
vanes are held to the spin basket by (6) tabs that are
slipped into slots in the spin basket and locked in place
by (4) tabs pressed out of the spin basket.
Removing the spin basket vanes:
1. Open the washer’s loading door.
2. Insert a small shaft common screwdriver into the
hole in top of the vane behind the divided space
and push the (4) locking tabs open.
(See Figure 4-109)
3. Slide vane towards the door opening to release
the (6) tabs and push on side of vane to remove.
(See Figure 4-110)
4. When replacing or reinstalling, secure the vane with
a stainless steel screw through the slot in the side
of the vane. (See Figure 4-109)
Figure 4-109.
Figure 4-110.
Figure 4-111.
Remove Seal
Reinstall Screw
Bearing and
Water Seal
Vane Tabs
Spin Basket
Tabs
Screw Slot
Small
Shaft
Screwdriver