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On earlier models, the bearing assembly
is pressed onto the drive tube and rests
against a retaining ring located just below
the point where the tube enters the trans-
mission housing. On later models, the
retaining ring has been removed and the
lower bearing assembly rests against the
bottom of the transmission housing.
The lower bearing assembly provides
lateral support for the drive tube and
shaft against the tension of the drive belt.
The top of the suspension housing is
attached to the underside of the lower
bearing assembly.
REPLACEMENT:
IMPORTANT - - - - - - - - .
As the lower bearing assembly has
been pressed onto the drive tube
under approximately 1000 pounds
pressure, a puller must be used to
remove it. However, the puller
forcing screw
must not be used on
the end of the drive shaft
or the
clutch assembly could be damaged.
Instead, a simple pipe and cap assembly
can be made to slip over the drive shaft,
with end clearance, and rest against the
end ofthe drive tube.
The puller forcing screw is used on the
end of the pipe cap which directs the
forward thrust of the puller to the bottom
of the drive tube.
1. Disconnect unit from power source.
2. Remove the transmission from the
washer cabinet.
3. Remove the cams, drive pulley and
brake assembly.
4. Remove the three (3) screws which
secure the suspension housing to the
lower bearing assembly.
5. Slip the pipe and cap assembly over
the drive shaft and up against the
drive tube.
6. Using a puller with at least a 3 1/2
inch spread and sufficient reach to
encompass the pipe and cap assem-
bly, remove the lower bearing assem-
bly.
NOTE: When installing the new lower
bearing assembly, be sure to drive
against the inner race only to avoid
damaging the bearing shield which
could cause premature failure.
Drive
~
..,Shaft~
Pipe And Cap
Assembly
Drive
Tube
Lower
Bearing
Assembly
Transmission
Housing
Assembly
16007667
SECTION 6. TRANSMISSION AND RELATED COMPONENTS
6·16
©
1996 Maytag Corporation
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