Whirlpool WTW9500E SERIES Service Manual page 59

Removing the Tub Ring, Impeller, and Basket (continued)
Removing the Basket
1. Using a Spanner Wrench and hammer, tap wrench with
hammer until nut becomes loose (see Figure 4). Remove
Spanner Nut.
2. Lift the basket out of the washer.
Figure 4
Figure 5
REASSEMBLY NOTE: When re-installing the basket, screw on
spanner nut until it is finger tight. Then, using a mallet or
hammer, tighten up to an additional ¾ turn (see Figure 6). Do
NOT apply Loctite® to spanner nut. Applying Loctite® to the
spanner nut will make it virtually impossible to remove again.
Tighten spanner nut 3/4 turn or more
2016 Cabrio & Bravos Top Load, Direct Drive Washer
COMPONENT ACCESS
Figure 6
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