Whirlpool MVWC400XW Technical Education page 56

BASKET DRIVE BLOCK REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE (continued)
6. Install new drive block onto spin tube. The
drive block should be fully seated on the
spin tube with the stops resting on the top
of the spin tube. See Figure 5.
Drive
Block
Stop
Figure 5
7. Install the new driven hub using new
screws supplied in kit, screw in only half
way initially.
IMPORTANT: If using power screwdriver set
on low speed and low torque. Do not strip
threads in the plastic base.
8. Lift the basket up with 2 hands as shown
in Figure 6 to reduce the gap between
the basket and driven hub, then use one
hand to hold basket up while driving in
two (2) screws that are on opposite sides
of the new driven hub. Fully seat the
remaining screws.
NOTE: Failure to lift basket prior to tighten-
ing screws will result in stripped threads.
Figure 6
9. Install spanner nut. Hand tighten spanner
nut without tools, until fully seated.
See Figure 7.
Spin
Tube
4-20
Figure 7
10. Place spanner wrench on spanner nut.
Mark starting location of spanner wrench.
See Figure 8.
Spanner
Wrench
Figure 8
11. Tighten spanner nut 3/4 of a turn by
lightly tapping spanner wrench with a
hammer. See Figure 9.
Start
Finish
Figure 9
12. Inspect installation. Lift up on on basket
with both hands to confirm drive block
and basket are correctly assembled to
spin tube. As an additional verification
there should be approximately a 1/2" gap
between the balance ring and tub ring
when the basket is completely installed.
13. Install impeller, impeller bolt and cap. For
best results install a new impeller bolt.
14. Replace all parts and panels.
15. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
Start
3/4 Turn