GE GTW485ASJ_WW - Platform;Transmission Assembly Reinstallation; Platform;Transmission Reinstallation Steps

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Main Harness Removal
1. Remove the backsplash, top cover and cabinet/
apron assembly.
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down the side of the tub and one on the bottom)
that secure the harness to the tub assembly.
3. Remove the harness connectors from the
connector brackets on the bottom of the tub.
4. Disengage the wire ties securing the harness
to the platform assembly and set the harness
aside. New wire ties are already positioned on
the new harness.
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Guide Post
Main Harness Assembly
The main harness assembly supplies AC and DC
voltage to all components on the washer. If a wire or
connector should fail, it will need to be repaired or
replaced.
If replacing the complete harness assembly, two
technicians will be needed to complete this repair.
The main harness is secured to the side of the tub
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1/4 in.
hex head
screws
Reinstalling the Platform/Transmission Assembly
1. Slide the shaft of the transmission into the
opening on the bottom of the tub.
2. Line the guide post with the opening in the
platform.
3. Press down on the platform to get the seal in
position.
4. Tighten the eight hex bolts in a crisscross
pattern (about 1/4 of the way in at a time) so
that the tub seal is pulled into the tub evenly.
5. Once all of the bolts are in, torque to 65 in.
pounds.
6. Reinstall the basket assembly.
7. Reinstall the Belleville washer and hub nut. The
hub nut has reverse threads, and needs to be
turned counter-clockwise to tighten. Torque to
100 ft. pounds.