Maytag LAT2300 Service Manual page 111

3. Remove the retaining clip for shaft
seal. This is located in the top of the
mounting stem and is easily
removed with a screwdriver.
4. Remove the front panel.
5. Lay the washer on its back and
remove the belts.
6. Place the tub block in the tub.
7. Place an oil catch pan under the
center hub of the transmission. The
motor cover will do for this.
8. Remove the eight (8) hex head bolts
with a 7/16 nut driver. Be sure the
bolt heads are facing up. This will
insure that you will not get oil all
over the back of the washer should
the cover come loose. Cut around
the cover to separate silicon Maytag
RTV sealer used as a gasket.
9. Remove the cover plate (it may be
necessary to pry the plate off with a
screwdriver). Carefully rotate the
transmission, dumping the oil into
your catch pan.
10. Remove the agitator shaft retaining
spring by pulling it out and off the
agitator shaft. Care should be taken
when removing.
. Remove the lower collar pin with a
3/16" Allen wrench.
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