Tub Cover And Gasket; Washtub And Balance Ring; Outer Tub - GE WDSS4120 Technical Service Manual

Disassembly Procedures
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Tub Cover and Gasket

1. There are eight tub cover hold-down tabs which snap
over the outer tub flange. Push downward on tub
cover, this will release the tension on the hold-down
tab on the tub cover. Pull out on the flap and at the
same time lift upward on cover to unsnap hold-down
tabs from outer tub flange. One by one, disengage
each of the eight hold-down tabs from outer tub
flange and remove cover.
2. Remove tub cover from outer tub and remove old
gasket from tub cover.
NOTE: When installing outer tub cover, always use
a new cover gasket.
NOTE: Clean and remove any foreign material in
gasket groove of outer tub cover and outer
tub flange.
3. Press gasket down into gasket groove of tub cover.
Avoid pressing gasket past ends of hold-down tabs.
NOTE: Care must be taken not to twist or bunch gasket
in any one area to avoid leaks after assembly.
4. Install gasket past ends of hold-down tabs to bottom
of gasket groove.
5. Lower cover and press down firmly on top of
tub cover until tabs snap over edge of outer tub
flange.
6. Cross over to opposite side of tub cover and press
down firmly on top of hold-down tabs until tabs snap
over edge of outer tub flange. Continue with this
crisscross pattern, until tub cover is fully seated.
Visually check each tab area again to ensure cover
is seated.

Washtub and Balance Ring

1. Open loading door.
2. Remove agitator, see "Agitator" procedure.
3. Loosen cabinet top, see "Cabinet Top" procedure
steps 2 through 4.
4. Hinge cabinet top open to gain access.
5. Loosen and remove hose clamp and fill hose
from outer tub cover.
6. Remove tub cover, see "Tub Cover and Gasket"
procedure, steps 1 through 2.
7. Remove bolts and washers securing washtub to
hub.
8. Lift washtub and balance ring out of outer tub.
WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or
death, disconnect power to unit before servicing.
NOTE: When removing washtub and balance ring, DO
NOT lift up on balance ring damage may occur.
Grasp top flange of washtub and remove from

outer tub.

9. Reverse procedure to reassemble.
NOTE: When installing washtub, verify lint filter is
between underside of washtub and hub.
Outer Tub
1. Remove agitator, see "Agitator" procedure.
2. Loosen cabinet top, see "Cabinet Top" procedure
steps 2 through 4.
3. Remove tub cover and gasket, see "Tub Cover
and Gasket" procedure.
4. Loosen and remove hose clamp securing pump
hose to pump. This will allow water to be
drained from the unit.
5. Remove washtub and balance ring, see "Washtub
and Balance Ring" procedure.
6. Remove large hex nut, then remove spline insert
from transmission tube.
NOTE: Use new spline insert each time the hex nut is
removed. DO NOT reuse the old insert as hex
nut may loosen during the washer operation.
7. Remove hub from splines on transmission shaft.
NOTE: It may be necessary to use a gear puller to
remove hub.
8. Remove old water seal from outer tub.
NOTE: Use care when removing old seal so as not
to damage tub flange.
NOTE: When reinstalling or replacing outer tub,
always install a new Hub and Seal Kit.
9. Using Spring Hook Tool, WX05X10003, unhook
six springs from lower edge of outer tub.
NOTE: When installing springs, verify spring hook is
fully seated in hole in tub skirt. Mark the
word "FRONT" on front side of outer tub so
complete tub module can be reinstalled in
same position.
10.Grasp outer tub and lift complete tub module
assembly up and out of washer cabinet.
11. Turn outer tub upside-down and set on a
protective padding.
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