Replacing Outer Tub - Maytag LAT2300 Service Manual

4. Use a Maytag spanner wrench to 10. Remove outer tub.
remove mounti ng stem. Like the
clamping nut, this is a left-hand REPLACING OUTER TUB
thread and must be turned clock-
1. When replacing tub bolt nuts, just
wise. A mallet will probably be
get them started. Do not tighten
required to loosen the mounting
them until you have the front bolt
stem.
also started, Using the brake
5. When the mounting stem is lifted off package tool, you can hook the front
you have access to the "0" ring and brace to apply pressure to move the
boot seal. brace against the tUb. This makes it
6. The "0" ring may be removed with a
easier to get the lock washer and
thin blade screwdriver or an ice
nut on the front tub bolt.
pick.
REMEMBER
7. Remove boot seal by twisting c1ock-
The two rear bolts are longer
wise. Do not grasp around carbon
than the front bolt. DO NOT use a
ring.
long tub bolt in the front position.
8. Loosen clamps and remove drain
hose and air dome from outer tub.
2. Replace pressure switch air dome
9. Remove three bolts that hold the
hose and tub outlet to pump hose.
outer tub to the tub braces. To facili-
3. Install mounting stem and tighten in
tate removal of tub bolts, remove
a counterclockwise direction.
outside nuts, lock and retaining
Observe the location of the set
washers and push tub bolts through
screw hole in relation to the water
the tub. Lift off outer tub.
relief grooves from the top of the
stem (before the center seal is
installed). The screw must not end
up in one of the grooves. Tighten as
needed.
4. With the mounti ng stem properly
installed, insert the center seal with
the small end down.
Install the stainless steel washer
and retainer spring clip.
5. Reinstall the wash basket (inner
tub).
6. Position tub cover with trip bracket
parallel to back panel. Snap the
Note: The location of tub and seal
tabs into place on the outer tub
bolt, fiber washer, brace, retainer
washer, and washer and nut.
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SECTION 3. WASHER - SERVICE PROCEDURES
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