Wash Basket - GE WCVH4800K Technical Service Manual

Note: When installing the outer tub assembly, install
each suspension spring with the red paint facing
toward the front of the washer.
Toward Front
of Washer
Right side
Suspension
Spring
Left side
Suspension
Spring
Toward Front
of Washer
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Wash Basket

The wash basket is contained inside the outer tub.
The wash basket is rotated by a direct-drive DC
motor. A drive bolt attaches the wash basket to
the motor rotor. To remove the wash basket, it will
become necessary to separate the outer tub halves.
To remove the wash basket:
1. Remove the outer tub assembly. (See
Assembly and Suspension
2. Remove the suspension springs from the tub
front.
3. Remove the tub gasket. (See
4. Remove the motor rotor. (See
5. Carefully position the tub assembly motor side
down, on a clean, protective surface.
6. Remove the single 10-mm hex head screw,
located near the dispenser inlet, that faces the
tub rear assembly.
7. Remove the fi fteen 10-mm hex head screws
that hold the tub front and tub rear assembly
together.
Tub Front
Screw Facing
Toward Rear
Outer Tub
.)
.)
Tub Gasket
.)
Motor Assembly
Screw Facing
Toward Front
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