Whirlpool GVW9959K-0 Washer User Manual


 
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ACCESSING COMPONENTS BENEATH THE TUB
Components accessible beneath the tub are:
Suspension Assemblies
Pump, Pump Motor and Capacitor
Drive Motor and Drive Pulley Assembly
Drain and Recirculation Hoses
Brake and Drive Tube Assembly
Removing the Front Cabinet Panel
Access to many of the components beneath the
tub can be gained by removing the front cabinet
panel.
1. Disconnect power from the washing machine.
2. Prop the washer top in the service position.
3. Remove the four (4) screws located along the top edge of the front cabinet panel. (Fig. 3-23)
4. Lift the front cabinet panel out and up to disengage the slots at each side of the panel from the
tabs in the side panels. (Fig. 3-24)
Components Accessible with Front Cabinet Panel Removed
Front suspension assemblies can be serviced with the front cabinet panel removed. Figure 3-25
illustrates the lower portion of the front suspension rod assembly. Figure 3-26 illustrates one of two
shocks.
Fig. 3-23
Tab
Tab
Fig. 3-24
Fig. 3-25 Fig. 3-26
Shocks
Pump
Drive
Motor
Suspension
Assembly
Suspension
Assembly
Fig. 3-22
Thrust
Plate
Interlock
Switch
Interlock
Switch
Ball
Stud
Lower
Socket
Top
Ball