Agitator - GE WPRB9250 Technical Service Manual

Agitator

The agitator is a dual-action, 2-piece, ratcheting type
which sets on an air bell coupling. Remove the
agitator by grasping the bottom and sharply pulling up
(use agitator strap WX5X1326).
To align the agitator for reassembly, match the
grooves in the air bell to the grooves inside the
agitator. The fins on the outside of the agitator are
aligned with the grooves on the inside of the agitator.
To remove the air bell coupling, remove the 7/16-in.
bolt and lift off the transmission shaft.
Spin Basket
The spin basket has been newly designed for this
Profile model. The new basket is constructed of
stainless steel and is the largest in the industry at
3.5 cu ft. The basket has two rows (upper and lower)
of protruding ribs formed around its circumference.
These ribs increase water extraction from clothing
during the spin cycle.
Due to the higher rpm of this model, the 1-11/16 in.
hub nut securing the tub is made of Stainless Steel
and must be torqued to 150 ft. lbs. If the hub nut is
removed, it must be tightened to 150 ft. lbs. If the hub
nut wrench (PN WX5X1325) is used to tighten the hub
nut, the wrench must be struck with a rubber mallet or
dead blow hammer until it will not tighten any further.
This may take 30 to 50 hits with a rubber mallet or
dead blow hammer.
To be certain that the nut will not tighten any further,
align the spanner wrench with the holes in the basket
and use them as a guide to determine that the nut will
not move when the hub nut wrench is struck. Impact
wrenches are set to more than 150 ft lbs and should
tighten the nut sufficiently.
Note:
• The basket and hub come as an assembly. Do not
change the basket without changing the hub.
• Step 7 of the basket removal procedure instructs to
remove the tub with motor and transmission. It
may be helpful to read Tub With Motor and
Transmission removal before beginning.
To remove the basket:
1. Remove the front panel and the cover/lid assembly
(see Front panel and Cover/lid assembly).
2. Disconnect 4 dampening straps from the tub by
removing 4 (5/16-in.) hex screws.
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