Lip Seal - Maytag MAT12PDA Service Manual

Disassembly Procedures
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11. Grasp the drive pulley and slowly pull the center shaft
out. Only a small amount of force will be needed to
remove the shaft.
Note: Be careful not to damage the Lip Seal at the
bottom of the Transmission.
12. Pull the Agitator Shaft out through the Tub.
Note: You may have to pull hard on this as the oil in
the Torque Block forms a suction.
13. With the Agitator and Drive Shafts removed, simply lift
out the Pinion Gear, followed by the steel Clutch Plate
and copper Spined Washer which are located under
the Pinion Gear.
Note: Pay close attention as to the order in which the
Clutch Plate and Spline Washer are Removed.
14. The Torque Block and Yoke can now be removed as
can the Bevel Gear. Underneath the Bevel Gear is a
spacer Washer.
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WARNING
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To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death;
disconnect power to unit before servicing.
Note: At this point, all components to be reassembled
should be cleaned. Also, clean any silastic from
the Transmission housing and cover before
reassembling. Apply a thin film of oil on the
center stud before installing Bevel Gear.

Lip Seal

1. Disconnect power supply to unit.
2. Tip washer to gain access to bottom of pulley.
Remove #2 Phillips screw and lock washer from
bottom of Drive Shaft.
3. Pry drive Lug off Drive Shaft.
4. Spin drive Pulley off shaft (counterclockwise from
bottom).
5. Use the Lip Seal Tool to remove the Lip Seal from
Center Tube.
Note: This tool is screwed into the Lip Seal and the Lip
Seal is removed by turning the bolt against the
Center shaft.
Reinstalling Lip Seal
1. Clean Lip Seal recess in the center tube with choke
cleaner to remove any oil. Make sure area is clean
and dry.
2. Press new Lip Seal over the Seal-Protector. The Seal-
Protector is designed to protect the seal area of the
Lip Seal from rolling over or tearing as the seal is
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