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Caution: Use only a rubber mallet, dead blow
hammer, or impact wrench to remove the hub nut.
Use of a steel head hammer may result in damage
to the spin basket.
Note: The word “LOOSEN” and an arrow appear on
the hub nut. Turn clockwise to remove.
8. Remove the left-hand thread, 1
11
16
-in. nut
using an impact wrench or a hub nut wrench
(WX5X1325) and rubber mallet or dead blow
hammer.
The hub nut must be torqued to 75 ft. lbs. To ensure
the hub nut is tightened suffi ciently when using a
hub nut wrench, align the wrench with the holes in
the basket and use them as a guide to determine
when the nut will not move any farther. Impact
wrenches are set to more than 75 ft. lbs. and should
tighten the nut suffi ciently.
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11. Remove the water pressure switch hose from
the outer tub.
12. Pinch off the black sump hose to prevent water
spills.
13. Loosen the 5/16-in. screw-type hose clamp and
remove the sump hose at the tub.
WARNING: Exposed terminals, inverter board and
rotating parts may cause injury and/or electrical
shock. To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
disconnect power and allow at least 30 seconds
for capacitors to discharge before servicing motor.
A distinct click can be heard from the relay on the
inverter when the capacitor is discharged.
9. Disconnect the 2 outer motor harness
connectors, and the 1/4-in. hex-head screw that
attaches the platform ground wire.
10. Release the compression tabs that attach the 3
motor wire harness retainers to the front of the
platform.
Disconnect
Platform Ground Wire
Wire Retainer (1 of 3)