Amana RS3100007 Washer User Manual


 
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or
death, disconnect power to unit before servicing.
Disassembly Procedures
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Transmission Assembly
1. Remove outer tub, see Outer Tub” procedure,
steps 1 through 11.
2. Remove screws securing each support leg to outer
tub. Lift weldment assembly, and brake assembly off
transmission tube.
NOTE: It may be necessary to tap lightly on weldment
assembly to loosen it from transmission tube.
When installing lower bearing, weldment
assembly and brake assembly, apply No.
27604P Anti-Seize Compound to area of
transmission tube that will be contacting
bearing.
Do not overtighten screws as this could cause stripping
or damage. Torque screws between 100 to 150 inch-
pounds.
NOTE: When replacing or reinstalling transmission
assembly, it is important that No. 27604P
Anti-Seize Compound be applied to area of the
transmission tubes where they will be contacting
upper and lower bearings.
Carefully lower transmission through upper bearing. DO
NOT DROP OR LOWER TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
INTO POSITION TOO HARD. This can cause bearing to
move which will cause vibration, noise, wear or no spin.
Upper Bearing Assembly
1. Remove transmission assembly, see “Disassembly
of Transmission Assembly” procedure.
2. Remove screws securing each support leg to outer
tub.
3. Lift complete weldment assembly (with drive pulley,
brake assembly, lower bearing, and transmission
assembly attached) off outer tub.
NOTE: Do not overtighten screws as this could cause
stripping or damage.
4. Remove screws securing upper bearing and housing
to bottom of outer tub.
NOTE: Replace bearing and housing as an assembly.
When upper bearing assembly is reinstalled,
threads of cap screws must be secured with a
retaining compound.
Friction Ring
1. Remove outer tub, see “Outer Tub” procedure
steps 1 through 11.
2. Remove friction ring and replace with new friction
ring.
3. Reverse procedure to reassemble.
NOTE: When installing module springs, make sure
spring hooks are fully seated in the holes.