Suspension - GE WCCB1030WYC Technical Service Manual

Suspension

The suspension system is unique in that the spin
basket, tub, and leg and platform assembly are sus-
pended for the rod support. The rod support sets
atop the cabinet and provides, through 4 socket lin-
ers durable ball joints. The rod support gives the
suspension a pivot point for the rod and spring as-
sembly. A dampening system consisting of 4 damp-
ening straps mounted to the tub cover, dampens
rotation movement during start up and braking.
The 4 spring and rod assemblies should be replaced
in with the correct part, since the spring compres-
sion is different for the front and the back. This is to
compensate for the added weight of the motor. The
plastic cover over the spring assemblies provides a
housing that acts as an air shock, to give proper
compression during the movement of the wash ac-
tion. The spring and rod assembly have been tested
to support a weight of 700 lbs. each, to insure a
durable suspension system.
To Service Suspension
1. Remove front panel. Remove cover and lid.
2. Remove 4 dampening screws front dampeners
at tub cover.
3. Remove front rod and spring assemblies. (One
at a time), by lifting tub/platform up with one hand
to take weight off of suspension bellows.
(NOTE: to remove rod and spring assembly, hold
down on ball joint and pull rod forward gently to re-
lease.)
4. Using thumb and forefinger to release, pull the
bellows out of the platform, and allow to hang freely.
Repeat for other side of front.
5. The tub/platform assembly will now lean forward;
after both rod and spring assemblies are released.
Access the rear spring through the top of the cabi-
net, and unhook the two rear spring and rod as-
semblies.
(TECH TIP: Allow the front and back rod and
spring assemblies to hang freely, they won't be
in your way, and it will keep the proper rod and
spring correctly located.)
ROD AND SPRING FUNCTIONS AS
AN AIR SHOCK (CUT AWAY VIEW)
REMOVE ROD AND SPRING
ASSEMBLIES IN FRONT
ALLOW ROD AND SPRING
ASSEMBLIES TO HANG FREELY
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