Basket Drive Block Removal And Installation Procedure - Whirlpool MVWC400XW Technical Education

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.
1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
NOTE: Always install a new drive block,
driven hub and spanner nut if the basket,
drive assembly or drive block are
removed for service. See figure 1.
Spanner Nut Drive Block
Figure 1
2. Remove impeller. Remove cap covering
impeller bolt, with a flat blade screwdriver.
Remove impeller bolt, pull up on impeller
to remove, See Figure 2.
NOTE: Using rubber palmed gloves to
grip impeller and lifting straight up aids in
removal of impeller.
3. Use a spanner wrench and hammer to
remove the spanner nut. See figure 3.
BASKET DRIVE BLOCK REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Drive Hub
Impeller
Spanner Wrench
4. Remove six (6) screws from basket driven hub.
IMPORTANT: Remove the screws slowly
if using a powered screwdriver. Hold up on
basket while removing the last two (2) screws
to avoid stripping out threads. See figure 4.
Screws
5. Remove driven hub and drive block.
NOTE: When driven hub is removed,
basket will drop slightly. Basket and drive
assembly can be replaced at this time if
needed. Follow all Instructions that may
come with the new basket or drive assembly.
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Impeller
Bolt
Figure 2
Figure 3
Driven Hub
Figure 4