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DIAGNOSING TRANSMISSION
PROBLEMS
Listed below are most of the service
complaints which would normally be
caused by a malfunctioning component
ofthe transmission assembly.
Knocking Noise
A knocking noise during agitation can
usually be pinpointed by putting a load
on the agitator drive block, restricting its
motion. If the knocking noise decreases
or disappears, it is probably a loose gear.
If the knocking becomes louder, a link pin
or the connecting link is loose or worn.
Whining Noise in Agitation
The whining noise can be caused by
gears not meshing correctly and would
only appear during agitation cycles.
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Oil Leaks
Oil leaks can be caused by faulty seals,
gaskets, or a loose fitting stud or locating
pin.
Slow Spin Speed
Slow spin speed can be caused by a
binding tub seal and/or bearing, brake
rotor assembly not disengaging properly,
a slipping clutch spring, or an off balance
clothes load. The following test can be
used to isolate the problem.
TORQUE TESTING:
A quick test of the efficiency of the spin
operation components can be made by
placing a 3 1/2 pound weight, such as a
bag of sand, in the washer basket and
starting the machine in a spin cycle. If
the basket appears to reach full spin with
the weight, the machine components are
performing as intended.
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SECTION 6. TRANSMISSION AND RELATED COMPONENTS
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©
1996 Maytag Corporation
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