Spin Basket Removal - GE WCCB1030WYC Technical Service Manual

SPIN BASKET
To Service Spin Basket
1. Remove front panel and cover/lid.
2. Disconnect (4) dampening straps from tub, at-
tached by 5/16" hex head screws.
3. Remove tub cover by lifting out 8 tabs on tub cover,
and pulling cover off.
4. Remove agitator by grasping bottom and sharply
pulling up, or use agitator removal strap as shown.
5. Remove 7/16" hex bolt attaching air bell coupling
to transmission spline shaft.
(Tech Tip: The 7/16" bolt has an "O" ring and
should be replaced every time it is removed to
maintain air bell seal.)
6. Remove left-handed 1- 11/16" transmission hub
nut. This nut is aluminum, take care not to round the
edges when removing or replacing. (Note that the
word "LOOSEN" with an arrow showing turn to
the LEFT appears on the nut.
7. Lift tub / basket / platform forward to allow clear-
ance to remove basket.
8. Lift basket out and set it aside.
(NOTE: You may hear water in balance ring. This
is sealed and is normal.)
9. Replace the basket by reversing procedure.
(TECH TIP: When replacing hub nut, tighten
snug, then tighten 1/4 turn with hammer and
tool.)
REMOVE HUB NUT
DAMPENER
SCREWS
REMOVE AGITATOR
REMOVE AIR BELL
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DAMPENER
AIR BELL
COUPLING
(4) 5/16"
SCREWS