repair clinic encourages you to perform this procedure safely
in this video we will show one or more of these icons
to alert you when to use caution
as with any repair
be sure you've unplugged the appliance before beginning
your first step is to move the control panel out of the way to do this remove
the screws found on either end
on some models these screws may be located in the rear panel
or they may be covered by plastic end caps
pull the end cap off from the top to access the screw
remove both screws
and rotate the panel up
some models use clips instead of screws to secure the control panel
insert a putty knife between the control panel and the cabinet
to release the clips
unplug the wire connector
and snap out the spring clips using a flat head screw driver
tilt the cabinet towards you slide forward and remove
your next step is to remove the water inlet spout
use pliers to release the clamp that secures the hose to the spout and pull
the hose off
push the two tabs of the spout outwards and lift up to detach the spout
from the rear panel
now remove the agitator
if the dispenser has a lock ring pull the ring up with your fingers then twist
the dispenser upwards to remove
next remove 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
lift the agitator off of the driveshaft
use a spanner wrench and hammer to remove the tub nut
next remove the tub ring
press down on the rim to help a release the eight tabs
remove the inner tub by lifting it straight up
you're now ready to replace the drive block
to loosen the old drive block gently tap it with a hammer then pull it straight up
off the drive tub
installed a new drive block by aligning the two slots in the block with the two tabs
in the drive tub and pushing the block down into position
carefully replace the inner tub onto the driveshaft
align the tub ring with the outer tub and secure it with the eight tabs
screw the tub nut onto the drive block and tighten it with the spanner wrench
and hammer
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
reinstall the water inlet spout by inserting the top portion of the tabs
into the rear panel then push the bottom portion of the tabs outward and press
down to lock to spout into place
reattach the hose and secure it with the clamp
now reinstall the cabinet
the front edge of the cabinet slides underneath the base frame use your foot
to push it into position align the two notches in each side of the cabinet
with the tabs on each side of the base frame
now ease the cabinet to match up with the rear panel
reinstall the spring clips
reattach the wire connector
rotate the control panel down and lock the clips into place
or reinstall the two screws
if applicable to your model replace the end caps by aligning the tab with the
slot at the bottom and snapping the cap into position
you're now ready to plug the appliance back in
to make sure it's functioning properly