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SUSPENSION HOUSING
The suspension housing is fabricated of
heavy gauge steel. It rests on the raised
dome-like area in the center of the trans-
mission, outer tub, and spin basket.
The underside of the suspension housing
provides mounting for the snubber pad
and also houses the brake assembly.
The bottom of the housing has been
formed into a spherical configuration and,
along with the snubber, rides on the
domed area of the base which allows the
housing to move freely in all directions.
The top of the suspension housing is
attached to the lower bearing assembly
with three (3) mounting screws. These
screws thread from the underside of the
suspension housing dome into the die-
cast bearing housing.
Service to the suspension housing, other
than replacing it, is limited to replacing
one of the other components that mount
to the housing. The replacement proce-
dures for these components are detailed
in the
Transmission Section
of this
manual.
REMOVAL:
1. Disconnect the unit from the power
source.
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2. Remove the transmission assembly
as detailed in
Section 6.
3. Remove the brake assembly as
detailed in
Section 6.
4. Remove screws securing housing to
the lower bearing assembly.
TUB BRACES
The tub braces are attached at the top to
the tub support, and to the suspension
housing at the bottom. The tub braces
are located
behind
the tub support and
suspension housing where large, thread
forming screws are driven directly into
the braces to secure them.
NOTE:
Should a tub brace mounting
screw hole become stripped, a nut can
be installed on the thread forming
screw.
The extended end of the suspension
spring fits through an extruded hole in
the tub brace just below the mounting
screws.
SUSPENSION SPRINGS
The suspension springs hold the entire
wash unit in firm contact with the base.
To reduce wear and prevent squeaks;
grease has been applied to the friction
points of the springs.
REMOVAL:
The suspension springs can be removed
and replaced by using the spring tool,
part num ber 21001138, as follows:
1.
Disconnect the unit from the power
source.
SECTION 5. SUSPENSION SYSTEM
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©
1996 Maytag Corporation
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