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The cabinet is secured to the base by
cushioned screws to prevent vibration
or noise transfer. The cabinet does not
support any of the wash unit's weight.
BASE REPLACEMENT:
1. Disconnect the unit from the power
source.
2.
Tip unit and remove the drive belt.
3.
Disconnect the inlet hoses from the
water mixing valve.
4.
Remove the access panel from the
cabinet rear and disconnect the dis-
charge hose from the pump
outlet.
5. Remove the top assembly.
6. Remove the front panel.
7.
Disconnect lower wiring from the
cabinet rear (water mixing valve,
power cord, etc.) and remove pres-
sure switch hose from tub air bell.
8. Remove the screws attaching the
cabinet to the base.
9.
Push the front of the cabinet
slightly and push or pull it off the
rear of the base.
10. Disconnect the pump hose from the
tub outlet and remove the pump
assembly and hose from the base.
11. Remove motor mounting screws,
ground wire and wiring clips from
base. Lift the motor and plate
assembly from the base with the
wiring harness attached.
12. Remove the suspension springs
and lift the complete wash unit
from the base.
13. Remove the stabilizer assembly from
the base assembly, as detailed later
in this section.
14. Transfer the remaining hardware
from the defective base to the re-
placement.
15. Installation is a reversal of the above
procedure.
STABILIZER ASSEMBLY
The stabilizer assembly consists of the
stabilizer bar assembly, two (2) stabilizer
brackets, two (2) self stabilizing feet, and
two (2) foot pins. It is mounted on the
top rear ofthe base assembly.
Apply grease through holes in
bracket before inserting feet.
Prior to assembly, apply a
thin coat of grease over the
entire length of rail surface
that contacts the foot pin.
Stabilizing
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Apply grease through
holes in bracket before
inserting feet.
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SECTION 3. CABINET ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS
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©
1996 Maytag Corporation
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