Maytag MAT14CS Service Manual page 53

9. The cups that are attached to the base have
the shipping pins in them that were secured
by the shipping strap removed during
installation. These cups and pins can
remain in place for the life of the washer.
The purpose of the cups is to prevent the
pins from falling out on the floor during
installation, causing questions about what
parts are falling out of the washer.
Shipping pin
cups
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