Suspension; Spin Basket - GE WHSB9000B Series Technical Service Manual

Suspension

The tub and motor assembly (spin basket, tub,
motor, transmission, and leg and platform
assembly) is suspended by four rod and spring
assemblies. The rod and spring assemblies are
attached to each corner of the cabinet. They
extend down and connect to the leg and platform
assembly. This arrangement provides limited
movement to the tub and motor assembly
independent of the cabinet when agitating and
spinning, thus reducing cabinet travel and
vibration. Front and rear suspension rod
compressions vary to compensate for the added
weight of the motor; therefore, they are color
coded to ensure that they are replaced in the
correct position (front - white, rear - black).
The tub has 4 dampening straps attached to the
four corners of the cabinet. These straps prevent
excessive rotation and movement during agitation,
startup, and braking.

Spin Basket

The spin basket has been newly designed for
Profile models. The inside perimeter of the basket
has been molded with elongated protrusions
extending from the top of the basket to the bottom.
These protrusions produce exceptional water
extraction from clothing during the spin cycle.
Support bands, placed around the outer
circumference of the basket, provide
reinforcement and stabilization when high
centrifugal force is present during high rpm spin.
To remove the basket:
1. Remove the front panel and the cover/lid
assembly (see procedure).
2. Place the control panel in the service position.
3. Remove 5 hex screws from the bottom cover.
Tilt the cover up and out of the way (the water
valve is mounted to the cover).
4. Disconnect 4 dampening straps from the tub
by removing 4 (5/16-in.) hex screws.
5. Remove the tub cover. The tub cover is
attached to the tub by 8 tabs.
6. Remove the agitator by grasping the bottom
and firmly pulling up.
7. Remove the 7/16-in. hex head bolt and air bell
coupling from the transmission spline shaft.
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Rod
Spring Assembly
Lid Switch
3 Locking Tabs
Bottom Cover
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