Door Spring; Door Spring And Component Replacement - Maytag MDC4650AW Series Service Manual

Disassembly Procedures
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and discharge
capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require power to be
connected. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
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WARNING
Do not remove Door Prop until tension is relieved from

door spring.

4. Disconnect Cable Link from Hinge. (See warning
above).
5. Lift Hinge out of Hinge Support.
6. Remove 2 attachment screws if replacing hinge
support.
NOTE: Always point spring hooks toward the Dishwasher.
Door Spring
The Door Springs provide a counter balance to the weight
of the door.
The Door Spring position is preset by model at the factory.
If possible note the position of the spring. This may be
determined by wear marks. Door Spring adjustment
Brackets are located on the lower right and left side of the
Dishwasher. Spring tension is achieved by positioning the
spring in the slots provided. The higher position increases
spring tension.
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WARNING

Door Spring and Component Replacement

NOTE: Always point spring hooks toward the Dishwasher.
1. Disconnect power to the machine.
2. Remove Cabinet, see "Cabinet" removal procedure.
3. Attach Door Cable Link to Door Hinge.
4. Attach Cable to Cable Link.
5. Route Cable under Cable Roller.
6. Attach Cable to short hook of Spring.
7. Place large hook end of Spring into Spring Adjustment
Bracket in proper location.
NOTE: To replace Cable Bracket, remove 2 Torx™
screws securing bracket to frame. See
procedure above for reassembly of Spring and
Cable.
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