Mounting Stem; Outer Tub; Tub Bearing - Maytag MAT12PDA Service Manual

Disassembly Procedures
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4. If the proper amount of the tub cover is not visible at the
back or the tub is off center on either side, tighten the
opposite damper spring and recheck as outlined in
previous steps.

Mounting Stem

1. Disconnect power supply to unit
2. Remove Inner Tub.
3. Remove T-20H Torx set screw in the Mounting Stem.
4. Use spanner wrench to remove Mounting Stem.
Note: This is a left hand thread so it must be turned
clockwise. A mallet will be required to loosen.
5. When the Mounting Stem is lifted off you have access
to the Boot Seal.
6. Remove Boot Seal by twisting clock wise.
Reinstalling Mounting Stem
1. Center seal grease may be used on the mounting
stem threads. When the Mounting Stem has been
reinstalled and hand tighten to seat. Tap the spanner
wrench a couple of times with the mallet to seat.
2. Before inserting the set screw into the Mounting stem,
lubricate the hole in the mounting stem with Maytag
grease. Be sure to tighten the screw securely.
Note: Set screw must not be in a water relief groove.
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WARNING
16022842 Rev. 0
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death;
disconnect power to unit before servicing.

Outer Tub

1. Disconnect power supply to unit.
2. Remove Inner Tub.
3. Remove Mounting Stem.
4. Loosen clamps and remove Drain Hose and Air Dome
Hose from Outer Tub.
5. Remove three bolts that hold the Outer Tub to the tub
braces. To facilitate removal of Tub Bolts, remove
outside nuts, lock and Retaining Washers and push
tub Bolts through into the Tub.
6. Lift Outer Tub off transmission.
Note: When replacing tub bolt and nuts, just get them
started. Do not tighten them until you have the
front bolt also started. Use the brake package
tool, you can hook the front brace to apply
pressure to move the brace against the tub. This
makes it easier to get the lock washer and the
nut on the front bolt.
Note: The two rear bolts are longer than the front bolt.
DO NOT use a long tub bolt in the front position.

Tub Bearing

1. Disconnect power supply to unit.
2. Remove Outer Tub.
3. Because of the porcelain tub and molded retainer, it is
not practical to drive the tub bearing from the tub. To
remove the bearing from the tub, elevate the tub so
that the porcelain drain tube clear the floor. This could
be done by placing 2 X 4 under the tub.
4. Apply pressure on the bearing pushing it from the tub.
This can be done by standing on the bearing.
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