Brake Package And Radial Bearing; Damper Replacement; Dry Brake - Maytag LAT2300 Service Manual

12. Apply pads to base and let dry. The
top surface of pad should be located
3/32" below center opening in base.
The distance between pads should
be about 5/8".
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13. Lubricate damper pads with silicone
grease.
14. Assemble washer.
15. Check tub centering and adjust if
necessary (refer to section on tub
centering).
Damper Replacement
If damper replacement is needed:
1. Disconnect unit from power source.
2. Remove front panel.
3. Remove all hoses from outer tub.
4. Lay washer on its back (watch the
lid).
5. Remove belts, pulley and brake
package.
6. Place washer in an upright position
and remove nuts from centeri ng
springs (mark location).
7. Lift entire assembly, tubs, trans-
mission and damper, out of the
washer and lay on the floor. Use
caution when doing this.
8. Remove the bolts from the damper
ears that hold the tub braces.
9. Lift damper clear of the tub braces
and remove from washer.
10. Install new damper using reverse
order. Make sure boss for retainer
clip is aligned toward pump.
BRAKE PACKAGE AND
RADIAL BEARING
DRY BRAKE
The normal symptom of a dry brake
package is a screeching noise at the
end of the spi n cycl e as the tub comes
to a stop.
The brake can be lubricated without
removing it from the washer.
To Lubricate Brake:
1. Disconnect the electrical supply to
the washer.
2. Put tub block in tub and lay washer
back far enough to get to the pulley
and brake.
16001145 SECTION 3. WASHER - SERVICE PROCEDURES
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