Center Shaft Seal Removal - Maytag LAT2300 Service Manual

You can remove the balance ring by
inserting a pencil or other small pin
through the three small holes in the
outer tub depressing the tabs on the
balance ring. Try using a thin piece of
cardboard to place between the tab and
outer tub once you have inserted the
pencil through the hole to depress the
tabs. This will allow you to work on the
other tabs for easy removal.
Be careful when removing the balance
ring. Do not drop on floor.
CENTER SHAFT SEAL
This is a water seal that prevents water
from getting into the transmission.
To remove seal:
1. Disconnect unit from power source.
2. Remove agitator. Back screw
located on the side of the agitator
out far enough to pull agitator off the
agitator shaft.
3. Pry out lock ring for retaining
washer.
4. Remove retaining washer.
5. Remove Seal by prying out.
Note: When replacing this seal, the
outside should be dry and the inside·
should be lubricated with center seal
grease. Small end of the seal must go
against agitator shaft collar.
16001145 SECTION 3. WASHER - SERVICE PROCEDURES
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