Outer Tub Assembly And Suspension; Power Board Assembly - GE Profile WPDH8800J Technical Service Manual

Outer Tub Assembly and Suspension

The outer tub assembly is constructed in two halves
and contains the wash basket. The bearing and seal
assembly is part of the outer tub rear half. The outer
tub assembly is supported by 2 suspension springs
and 4 dampers. Each spring is located between the
top of the tub assembly and a cabinet top brace,
one on each side. Washer stabilization is achieved
by the use of 4 dampers that are located between
the bottom of the tub assembly and chassis, 2 per
side.
To remove the outer tub assembly:
WARNING: The outer tub assembly is heavy and
requires two people to remove it from the washer
cabinet. Care should be taken when removing and
installing the outer tub assembly.
1. Drain the washer using the pump cleanout. (See
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Pump
2. Remove the top, control, service, and front
panels. (See
Top Panel, Control Panel, Service
and
Panel, Front Panel
3. Compress the tabs and remove the 2 wire
retainers that attach the power board assembly
wiring to the front bracket.
4. Remove the power supply assembly from the
control bracket and right-side brace and set it
aside. (See

Power Board Assembly.

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5. Remove the dispenser vent hose from the outer
tub. (See
Dispenser
6. Remove the dispenser outlet hose from the
dispenser. (See
Dispenser
7. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws that attach
the dispenser to the front frame and set the
dispenser aside. (See
8. Pull down and disengage the tub gasket from
the nozzle. (See
Tub Gasket (Boot)
9. Remove the remaining 8 Phillips-head screws
that attach the front bracket and control panel
rear cover and set the front bracket aside.
10. Remove the dispenser outlet hose from the vent
pipe.
Note: The dispenser outlet hose is diffi cult to
remove.
a. Squeeze the clamp and slide it back.
b. Carefully break the tub vent hose loose
by inserting a small fl at blade screwdriver
under the hose to break the seal.
c. Remove the hose.
Tub Vent Pipe
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Dispenser
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