Mounting Stem And Boot Seal Replacement; Tub Centering - Maytag LAT2300 Service Manual

7. Remove clamping nut washer.
Replacing tub:
1. When replacing the inner tub, rock it
back and forth on the mounting stem
to make sure it is seated properly.
2. Replace washer and nut.
3. Tighten nut. Use care not to chip
tub.
Tub Centering
If it should be necessary to re-center
the tub, use the following procedure:
1. Place a 1/2 lb. weight in the tub.
2. Allow the washer to reach full spin
speed.
3. When the washer reaches full spin
speed, open the lid and allow the tub
to come to a complete stop. The
opening in the tub cover should be
centered with the opening in the top
cover, but with a small portion of the
tub cover visible at the back. This
visible portion of the tub cover
should not exceed 1/4".
4. If the proper amount of the tub cover
is not visible at the back or the tub is
off center on either side, tighten the
opposite damper spring and recheck
as outlined above.
MOUNTING STEM AND BOOT
SEAL
If a water Jeak occurs it can be detected
by removi ng the front panel and usi ng a
flashlight to inspect the tub bearing. If
the boot seal is leaking, water will
come out through the openings around
the tub bearing holder. A symptom of a
leak is water around around the inside
of the cabinet at the level of the trans-
mission. As water leaks out of the
bearing area it will generally pick up
some oil. If this is a leak, use the
mounting stem repair kit.
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To Replace Mounting Stem and Boot
Seal:
1. Disconnect unit from power source.
16001145 SECTION 3. WASHER - SERVICE PROCEDURES
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