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If the available torque reading is below
18 inch pounds and the drag torque
reading is not over 4 inch pounds, follow
the procedure for checking the clutch
assembly as to its input torque.
Input Torque
NOTE: It will be observed that the
readings used
to
check the input torque
are slightly lower than the readings used
to
check the available torque. The rea-
son for this is when the brake is disen-
gaged, as in checking the available
torque, the compressed brake spring
exerts a downward force on the bottom
of the clutch hub and thrust washers.
This keeps the clutch spring from slip-
ping quite as readily as in checking the
input torque where the brake is engaged
and the downward force on the clutch
hub is minimized.
To check the input torque, remove the
drive pulley and position the washer so
the scale on the torque wrench can be
read when it is placed on the input (drive)
shaft. Attach the torque wrench adapter
firmly to the shaft, place the wrench in
the adapter and slowly rotate the wrench
in a counterclockwise direction. A prop-
erly operating clutch assembly will have a
torque reading between 17 and
20
inch
pounds.
If the input torque is less than 17 inch
pounds, the clutch assembly is defective
and must be repaired or replaced.
If the input torque exceeds
20
inch
pounds, remove the clutch assembly
from the transmission. Secure the drive
pinion in a vise using two (2) small blocks
of wood to prevent damage to the gear
teeth, and repeat the input torque check.
If the torque reading is between 17 and
20
inch pounds, the drive shaft is binding
in the sleeve bearings.
Ifthe torque reading still exceeds
20
inch
pounds, the clutch assembly is defective
and must be repaired or replaced.
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL:
The transmission assembly can be re-
moved from the washer cabinet after
removing the drive belt, spin basket,
outer tub and the suspension springs.
NOTE: Be sure
to
dust the base dome
lightly with corn starch before installing
the transmission.
CAUTION
Once the agitator has been removed,
the center post slips off the shaft.
Therefore, do not attempt
to
handle
the drive train by the center post after
the agitator has been removed. In-
stead, after removing the agitator
and the agitator shaft liD.. ring, slip
the center post off the shaft and
handle the drive train by the shaft.
NOTE: If the "0" ring is
to
be reused, be
extremely careful not
to
damage it dur-
ing the removal
Reinstall the center post, "0" ring and
agitator once the drive train is back in
place.
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SECTION 6. TRANSMISSION AND RELATED COMPONENTS
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1996 Maytag Corporation
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