Whirlpool GVW9959K-0 Washer User Manual


 
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INSET
Removing Components in the Tub
1. Disconnect power from the washing ma-
chine.
2. Raise the washer top to the service posi-
tion.
3. Disconnect the fresh water inlet hose from
the tub ring. (Fig. 3-10)
4. Unsnap the tabs that secure the tub ring to
the tub. (Fig. 3-10 - INSET) Lift the tub ring
from the tub.
5. Using a flat bladed screwdriver, release the
three (3) tabs to separate the balance ring
from the basket.
6. Using two (2) flat bladed screwdrivers, 90°
apart, in the notches provided, separate the
dome from the outer wash plate. (Fig. 3-11)
7. Remove the six (6) 3/8” bolts securing the
outer wash plate to the universal joint.
(Fig. 3-12) Remove the outer wash plate
from the basket.
8. Once the outer wash plate is removed, the
inner wash plate can be lifted out of the bas-
ket. (Fig. 3-12)
9. Lift the leveler assembly from the splines
on the spin tube. Reach under and hold the
lower hub of leveler while lifting. (Fig. 3-13)
10. Use a spanner wrench and mallet to loosen
the spanner nut securing the universal joint
assembly to the drive block. (Fig. 3-14)
Fresh Water
Inlet Hose
Tub Ring
Dome
Balance
Ring
Bolts
Inner
Wash
Plate
Fig. 3-10
Fig. 3-11
Fig. 3-12
Fig. 3-13
Fig. 3-14
Bolts
Outer
Wash Plate