Outer Tub Assembly And Suspension - GE GFWS1700H Technical Service Manual

Outer Tub Assembly and Suspension

The outer tub assembly is constructed in two halves
and contains the wash basket. The bearing and
seal assembly is part of the outer tub rear half. The
outer tub assembly is supported by two suspension
springs and four dampers. Each spring is located
between the top of the tub assembly and a cabinet
top brace, one on each side. Washer stabilization
is achieved by the use of four dampers that are
located between the bottom of the tub assembly
and chassis, two per side.
Outer Tub Assembly Removal
WARNING: The outer tub assembly is heavy.
Removal of counterweights is required before
attempting to remove the tub assembly.
1. Drain the washer using the pump cleanout. (See
the Washer Components, Pump section in this
service guide.)
2. Remove the top, control, service, and front
panels. (See the Washer Components, Top
Panel, Control Panel, Service Panel, and Front
Panels sections in this service guide.)
3. Remove the dispenser. (See the Washer
Components, Dispenser section in this service
guide.)
4. Remove the nozzle hose from the Water Valve:
NOTE
a. Squeeze the clamp and slide it back.
b. Carefully break the nozzle hose loose by
under the hose to break the seal.
c. Remove the hose.
Water Valve
Water Valve
3-Way Pipe
3-Way Pipe
5. Set the front bracket aside.
6. Remove the tub vent hose from the left rear of
the outer tub:
NOTE
a. Squeeze the clamp and slide it back.
b. Carefully break the tub vent hose loose
c. Remove the hose.
7. Remove the air pipe from the water level control.
8. Disconnect the heater assembly wires.
9. Remove the plastic wire tie that holds the heater
assembly wiring and the tub ground wire to the
outer tub.
10. Disconnect the motor wire harness, ground wire,
and the plastic wire tie that holds the wiring to
the motor.
11. Remove the tub drain hose from the pump.
12. Remove the four Phillips head screws from the
cabinet rear cover.
13. Pull the cover outward from the middle.
Nozzle Hose
Nozzle Hose
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under the hose to break the seal.
Tub Vent Hose
Tub Vent Hose