Important, Disconnect power to the unit – Maytag Atlantis User Manual

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REPLACEMENT

IMPORTANT

Because the lower bearing assembly has
been pressed onto the drive tube under
approximately 1,000 pounds of pressure,
a puller must be used to remove it. How
ever, the puller forcing screw must not
be used on the end of the drive shaft or
the dutch assembly could be damaged.
Instead, a simple pipe and cap assembly
can be made to slip over the drive shaft,

with end clearance, and rest against the
end of the drive tube.

The puller forcing screw is used on the end of
the pipe cap which directs the forward thrust

of the puller to the bottom of the drive tube.

3. Remove the cams, drive pulley, and

brake assembly.

4. Remove the three (3) screws which

secure the suspension housing to

the lower bearing assembly.

5. Slip the pipe and cap assembly over

the drive shaft and up against the

drive tube.

6. Using a puller with at least a 3 1/2

inch spread and sufficient reach to
encompass the pipe and cap assem
bly, remove the lower bearing as
sembly (Figure 7-8).

NOTE: When installing the new lower bear

ing assembly, be sure to drive against the in
ner race only to avoid damaging the bearing
shield which could cause premature Jailure.

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect power to the unit.

2. Remove the transmission from the

washer cabinet.

Transmission

Figure 7-8

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Section 7. Transmission And Related Components

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