Power Board Assembly; Wash Basket - GE PFWS4600L0 Technical Service Manual

4. Remove the pin that secures each damper to
the chassis by pressing the lock tab while pulling
the pin out.
Note: It may be helpful to tap the pins out with a
small hammer while pressing on the lock tabs.
Pin
Tab
Note: The pin will be damaged when removed from
the chassis. Be sure to install the new pin supplied
with the replacement damper. Ensure the 2 lock tabs
on the gray upper bushing are in the square holes in
the outer tub.

Wash Basket

The wash basket is contained inside the outer tub.
The wash basket is rotated by a belt-driven, tub
drive pulley. A drive nut attaches the tub drive pulley
to the wash basket. To remove the wash basket, it is
necessary to separate the outer tub halves.
To remove the wash basket:
1. Drain the washer using the pump cleanout. (See
.)
Pump
2. Remove the top, control, service, and front
panels. (See
Top Panel, Control Panel, Service
and
Panel, Front Panel
3. Remove the wash basket pulley. (See
.)
Basket Pulley
4. Remove the power board assembly from the
control bracket and right-side brace and set it
aside. (See

Power Board Assembly,

5. Remove the dispenser vent hose from the
outer tub, the dispenser outlet hose from the
dispenser, and the gasket inlet hose from the
clip. (See
Dispenser Assembly
6. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws that attach
the dispenser to the front bracket and set the
dispenser aside. (See
7. Depress the tabs to remove the wire retainer
that attaches the light wiring to the front
bracket.
8. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws that hold the
vent to the front bracket.
Tab
9. Disengage the steam hose, water line nozzle,
light, vent bracket, and vent from the gasket.
(See
Tub Gasket [Boot]
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.)
Wash
steps 2-4 )
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.)
.)
Dispenser Assembly
.)
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