Maytag Atlantis - Manual (Page 67)

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DIAGNOSING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS
Listed below are most of the service com­
plaints which would normally be caused by a
malfunctioning component of the transmis­
sion assembly.
Oil Leaks
Oil leaks can be caused by faulty seals, gas­
kets, or a loose fitting stud.
Slow Spin Speed
Slow spin speed can be caused by a binding
tub seal and/or bearing, brake rotor assembly
not disengaging properly, a slipping clutch
spring, or an off balance load. The test that
follows can be used to isolate the problem.
TORQUE TESTING
A quick test of the efficiency of the spin op­
eration components can be made by placing
a 3 1/2 pound weight, such as a bag of sand,
in the washer basket and starting the machine
in the spin cycle. If the basket appears to reach
full spin with the weight, the machine com­
ponents are performing as intended. If the
basket does not attain full spin speed, the
torque test procedures as outlined in the fol­
lowing paragraphs should be performed to
determine the problem.
The torque available to drive the spin basket
is determined by the amount of drag or resis­
tance presented by the tub seal and spin bear­
ing, deducted from the input torque imparted
to the transmission housing assembly by the
clutch assembly.
The Following Torque Tests Will Allow a Prob­
lem in the Spin Drive Train to be Pinpointed:
NOTE: Before starting these tests, the
washer should be operated in the agitation
cycle with hot water for about two (2) min­
utes, and then for two (2) minutes in a spin
cycle. This warms up the transmission oil and
the spin drive train components.
Available Torque
Place a 1/2 inch socket and torque wrench on
the agitator retaining bolt.
Depress the safety spin switch to allow the
washer to operate in the spin cycle, then while
reading the torque allow the wrench to turn
slowly (about 6 R.RM.) through a complete 360
degree cycle. The reading should be between
18 and 25 inch pounds throughout the com­
plete 360 degree rotation of the wrench.
16009485-01 Section 7. Transmission And Related Components 7-13
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