Maytag Atlantis User Manual

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The pump assembly is located on the right
front corner of the washer base.

The pump pulley is engaged to the drive belt

at all times and will be operating in both mo

tor directions: Clockwise during agitation and

counterclockwise during spin. The pump is
designed so it will only discharge water from

the machine when it is running in the coun
terclockwise, or spin direction.

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect power to the unit.

2. Remove the front panel.

3. Remove the drain hose from the pump

outlet.

4. Disconnect the pump inlet hose.

5. Remove the three (3) screws which

mount the pump assembly to the base.

6. Slide the pump to the rear to disengage

the belt from the pulley.

NOTE: If this is done carefully, the belt will

remain on the motor and transmission drive

pulley, making installation easier.

REPLACEMENT

Place one hand through the pump opening

and lift belt. Set the pump pulley into the open
ing and place the belt on the pulley. While
holding tension on the belt to keep it on the
pulleys, install the mounting screws.

DISASSEMBLY

1. Remove the pump from the washer base.

2. Remove the four (4) screws that secure the

housing to the pump base, and lift off the
housing.

3. Remove the screw that secures the impel

ler.

4. Using two (2) screwdrivers, one on each

side of the impeller, carefully pry the im
peller off the spline shaft.

5. Work the seal mating ring and "O" ring up

and off the shaft.

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Section 5. Water Related Components

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