Maytag MLE22PD Service Manual page 103

15. Disconnect the earth wire to the hub at
the spade connection about 30cm (12")
from the hub. Follow the earth wire down
from the hub to the connector to locate the
disconnecting point.
Earth Wire
Disconnect
16. Remove the wire retainers by pressing the
Christmas tree clips out of the holes in the
bottom of the outer tub.
17. All three weights should be removed
before removing the tub assembly. Remove
three 13mm (1/2") hex head bolts securing
the top weight to the tub.
nOTe: When reinstalling the weight bolts,
make sure they are secured to between 19
and 21 newton meters of torque. Lift and
remove the top weight.
18. Remove three 13mm (1/2") hex head bolts
securing the top front weight to the outer
tub. Support the weight before removing the
last bolt.
19. Remove three 13mm (1/2") hex head bolts
securing the bottom weight to the outer tub.
Make sure to support the weight before
removing the last bolt.
20. Lift the tub assembly to disengage the
suspension spring from the right side.
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Front Weight
13mm Bolts