Remove & Replace Bearing Assembly - Mfr80 - Maytag MFR Series Service Manual

ReMOve & ReplaCe BeaRinG aSSeMBly - MFR80
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before
operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
excessive Weight Hazard
use two people to move or install
heavy parts.
Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
1. Remove spin basket (See page 6-48).
2. Place a towel in the bottom of the outer tub
to cover the drain hole to avoid dropping
screws into the drain.
3. Remove the six 17mm bolts and brass
washers from inside the outer tub that
secure the trunnion against the tub back.
4. Remove reinforcement ring and clean off
any silicone.
Reinforcement
Ring
5. Use a strong putty knife and hammer to
separate the tub-back from the trunnion.
nOTe: These parts are held together with
a semi-permanent gasket material similar
to Loctite® 5203™. Do not use a silicone
product for this because it needs to be
removable.
6. Remove the top and bottom M16 hex bolts
from the bearing housing.
6-50
Two M16
Hex Bolts