repair clinic encourages you to perform this procedure safely
in this video we will show one or more of these icons
to alert you went to use caution
be sure you've unplugged the appliance before beginning
and turn off the hot and cold water supply valves
you will also need to disconnect the two water supply hoses attached to the rear
panel
along with the drain hose
be prepared for some water to spill out
next you will need to remove the agitator
if your model has a rinse dispenser pull the lock ring up with your fingers
and twist the dispenser upwards to remove next removed the agitator cap
depending on your model you may also need to remove a dust cap
hold the agitator base and use a seven sixteenth inch socket to remove the bolt
and washer and pull the agitator upwards to remove
now carefully tilt the appliance back so its rear panel rests on a towel or carpet
next unsnap the pump clips
and wiggle the pump off of the motor shaft
disconnect the motor wire harness
and unclip the wires from the plastic retainer
use a half-inch socket to remove the bolts attaching the gear case to the
base
now carefully pull the motor and gear case assembly out
detach the old break cam by removing the c clip
if still intact remove the old clutch band and lining by squeezing the spring
with pliers and lifting it out
you're now ready to install the new band and lining kit
place the new brake cam onto the drive tub and secure with the c clip
next place the two caps onto the band to hold the appropriate spring and spring
dampener in place
please note that if you have a compact washer you will need to install the
shorter spring and dampener in the clutch band otherwise use the longer
spring
use pliers to squeeze the spring to insert the new band and lining into the
clutch housing
now slide the motor and gear case assembly into position making sure the
clutch spring is opposite the break cam
be aware this may require some adjustment before the gear case sits
flush against the base
secure with the bolts
secure and reconnect the wire harness
next align the motor shaft with the pump and slide the pump on
reinstall both pump clips
now carefully lift the appliance to its upright position
place the agitator back onto the driveshaft and reinstall the bolt and
washer
replace the dust cap if your model has one
replace the agitator cap
if your model has a rinse dispenser push it down until it snaps into place and
press the lock ring down with your thumbs
reattach the water hoses
turn the hot and cold water valves back on
and plug the appliance back in
to make sure it's functioning properly