Maytag Atlantis - Manual (Page 66)

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
16009485-01 Section 7. Transmission And Related Components 7-12
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