Amana Speed Queen AWM190W2 Service Manual page 51

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BALANCE
RING
CENTER
OF RACK
*MARKED SIDE
OF BALANCE
RING
TRANSMISSION
ASSEMBLY
W185SE3A
Figure 43
w. Remove four screws and lockwashers holding
transmission assembly to balance ring,
Figure 43, then lift transmission assembly
straight up and out of balance ring and upper
bearing.
IMPORTANT: When replacing or reinstalling
transmission assembly, it is important that
No. 27604P Anti-Seize Compound be applied to
area of the transmission tubes where they will be
contacting upper and lower bearings, Figure 43.
*NOTE: If there is no mark on balance ring before
disassembly, mark it and also note the position of
rack on transmission assembly.
RS3100002 (37400R3)
Rev. 3
50
When reinstalling transmission assembly, note, if
there is a mark located on outer edge of balance
ring, this mark (if present) indicates light side of
ring. This light side must be installed at a
9 o'clock position with center of rack at 12 o'clock
when viewed from top of transmission, Figure 43.
Carefully lower transmission through balance ring
and upper bearing. DO NOT DROP OR LOWER
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY INTO POSITION TOO
HARD, this can cause bearil1g to move within
bearing housing which will cause vibration, noise,
wear or no spin.