Pedestal - Remove - Whirlpool CHW9050 Service Manual

n NOTE: When reinstalling the bellow it is
important to position the weep holes at the
bottom center of the cabinet opening.
n Removal of the front weights will make it
much easier to reinstall the bellow.
Weep Holes
n If reinstalling the tub into the washer,
reinstalling the bellow on the outer tub is
done before reinstalling the front weights.
n When reinstalling the bellow clamps, make
sure the bellow is not twisted, causing it to
distort, which may cause vibrations in spin.

PEDESTAL - REMOVE

1. Disconnect all hoses from back of washer,
2. Disconnect the power cord.
3. Lay the washer on its back. If the shipping
bolts have been removed be aware that the
basket assembly will be loose and will move
toward the back when the washer is tipped
backwards, stretching the boot.
4. Loosen two top 5/16" hex head screws that
secure pedestal to the base of the washer.
5. Remove two bottom 5/16" hex head screws.
6. Lift the pedestal up off the top two screws to
remove it.
7. Remove the legs by unscrewing them
from the rivet nuts in the four corners of
the pedestal. NOTE: When removing a
pedestal with the intent of operating the
washer without a pedestal, then the legs
must be properly installed and secured on
the washer base.
8. When installing a pedestal on the washer,
loosely install the bottom two 5/16" hex
head screws in the base of the washer. Set
the pedestal onto the screws and install the
top two 5/16" hex head screws. Tighten all
the screws securely.
NOTE: If rivet nuts become loose, washer
will not be able to be secured properly and
may vibrate and or shake during operation.
If this happens replace the pedestal.
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Four 5/16" Hex
Head Screws