Air Bell - Frigidaire Affinity 6000 Series Service Manual

Section 4 Component Teardown
Air Bell Removal
1. Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply
and remove the front panel.
2. Remove the (2) hoses, (1) from each end.
(See Figure 4-98)
3. Remove retainer securing air bell in position and
remove from unit. (See Figure 4-99)
Remove Hose
Clamp
Figure 4-98.
Retainer
Figure 4-99.
NOTE
Seal air connecting tube to air bell and air bell to sump
hose using waterproof glue. DO NOT plug air
connecting tube opening.
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Tub Assembly Removal
1. Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply
and the hot and cold water hoses.
2. Remove the top panel, console, rear access panel
and the front panel.
3. Disconnect the advance rinsing technology hose
from the bellows, the detergent outlet and siphon
break hoses from the outer tub.
4. Remove the drain pump and disconnect the drain
sump from the tub.
5. If you are going to replace the front half of the
outer tub remove the bellows and the weight ring.
6. Remove the small hose from the air bell.
7. Remove the large pulley, drive motor and speed
Remove Hose
control board assembly.
Clamp
8. Disconnect bearing ground wire. (See Figure 4-100)
9. Remove the top pins from shock absorbers and
push the shock absorbers against the cabinet.
(See Figure 4-101)
10. Place something down to protect the floor, carefully
turn the washer on its face and release the springs.
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Remove
Ground Wire
Figure 4-100.
Figure 4-101.