Using The Washer; Outer Tub Assembly And Suspension - GE WCVH4800K Technical Service Manual

5. Remove the 10-mm hex head screw and washer
from the top of the damper.
6. Pull the damper straight out from the outer tub.

Outer Tub Assembly and Suspension

The outer tub assembly is constructed in two halves
and contains the wash basket. The bearing and seal
assembly is part of the outer tub rear half. The outer
tub assembly is supported by 2 suspension springs
and 2 dampers. Each spring is located between the
top of the tub assembly and a cabinet top brace,
one on each side. Washer stabilization is achieved
by the use of 2 dampers that are located between
the bottom of the tub assembly and chassis, 1 on
each side.
To remove the outer tub assembly:
WARNING: The outer tub assembly is heavy and
requires two people to remove it from the washer
cabinet. Care should be taken when removing and
installing the outer tub assembly.
1. Drain the washer using the pump drain hose.
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Using The Washer

2. Remove the front panel and back cover. (See
and
Front Panel,
3. Disconnect the blue and red wires from the
heater. Remove both wires from the wire guide.
4. Remove the Phillips-head screw that attaches
the motor wire harness clamp to the heater
shield.
Heater Shield
Disconnect
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Back Cover
Disconnect
Wire Guide
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