FOR SERVICE TECHNICIAN’S USE ONLY
45
Removing the Gearcase
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install washer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off the water supply to the washer.
3. Complete the steps 1-2 from section Removing the Agitator.
4. Complete the steps 1-2 from section Removing the Basket.
5. Use cardboard or padding to lay washer on the front cabinet.
6. Complete the steps 3-6 from section Removing the Drive Belt and
Motor.
7. Complete the steps from 3-7 Removing the Splutch.
8. Remove the capacitor by disconnecting harness and removing
mounting screws as shown in below figures.
9. Complete the steps 3-7 from section Removing the Drain Pump.
10. Remove the four (4) mounting bolts.
11. Pull the gearcase out of the tub.
As an alternative to the previous steps, the belt, motor, splutch, shifter, and
capacitor may also be removed along with the gearcase as outlined below:
1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off the water supply to the washer.
3. Complete the steps 1-2 from section Removing the Basket.
4. Use cardboard or padding to lay washer on the front cabinet.
5. Unplug the harness from the motor.
6. Unplug the harness from Shifter.