Service manual

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8. Reverse procedure to reassemble using
illustration below to show outer tub screw
tightening sequence.
Removing the front counter weights:
1. Remove the outer tub.
2. Using a 7/16” wrench remove the bolts holding the
weight to the front half of the outer tub.
Removing the spin basket vanes:
There are three plastic vanes mounted to the spin basket
to aid in the washing action during the wash cycle. Two
of the vanes are secured by a screw and a tab bent into
place on the basket. To remove these vanes the spin
basket has to be removed. The third vane is secured only
by a single screw and may be removed through the door
opening.
1. Identify the vane that is located on the seam of the
spin basket and remove the mounting screw.
2. Slide vane forward toward door opening until it stops.
3. Pull vane upwards to disengage tabs on vane from
slots in spin basket.
4. Reverse procedure to replace. If screw hole on
spin basket is stripped, drive screw into other hole
on vane to secure.