Dampers - GE GFWS1700H Technical Service Manual

Dampers

Each of the four dampers are secured to the outer
tub by a gray upper bushing that locks in a slot in
the outer tub. Each damper is held to the chassis
with a plastic pin.
Damper Removal
Caution: When removing, do not twist the damper
cylinder by hand. Stress may result in the damper
developing a noise at a later date.
1. Rotate the gray upper bushing a quarter-turn
clockwise (as viewed from the top) using a 6
inch adjustable crescent wrench with a jaw
opening of approximately 7/8 inch.
2. Compress and remove the damper from the slot
in the outer tub.
Gray Upper
Gray Upper
Bushing
Bushing
Wrench
Wrench
Location
Location
Damper
Damper
3. 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.
A socket can be usedto assist pushing the tabs
in preventing them from being damaged.
Pin
Pin
Tab
Tab
Damper Replacement
NOTE: It the pin is damaged when removing from
the chassis, install the new pin that is supplied with
the replacement damper.
1. Insert and fully seat the pin that secures each
damper to the chassis.
NOTE: It may be helpful to tap the pins into the
chassis with a small hammer.
2. Extend and fully insert the damper into the slot
in the outer tub.
3. Rotate the gray upper bushing a quarter-turn
counterclockwise (as viewed from the top), using
a 6 inch adjustable crescent wrench with a jaw
opening of approximately 7/8 inch.
NOTE: Ensure the 2 lock tabs on the gray upper
bushing are in the square holes in the outer tub.
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