Maytag Washer HAV3460*

Ensure the washer is unplugged from the power source

Access the water level switch as detailed in Section 3 under Control Panel Disassembly

Check continuity across terminals 1-2 with the tub empty using an ohmmeter

Check that terminals 1-2 are open and terminals 1-3 indicate continuity when the tub is filled as per the switch setting

Was the water level switch functioning correctly?

Disconnect the unit from the power source

Remove the transmission from the washer cabinet

Remove the cams, drive pulley, and brake assembly

Remove the screws securing the suspension housing to the lower bearing assembly

Slip the pipe and cap assembly over the drive shaft and up against the drive tube

Use a puller with at least a 3 1/2 inch spread to remove the lower bearing assembly

Disconnect the unit from the power source

Remove the brake assembly to access the seal

Use a thin, flat bladed screwdriver to carefully pry the old seal out

Place the drive washer and the new seal over the seal protector

Remove the cone-shaped end from the seal protector tool

Slide the tool, drive washer, and new seal over the drive shaft up to the seal cavity

Ensure all necessary parts for the seal replacement are available

Verify that the spin bearing is not defective

Remove the bearing and seal housing if necessary

Coat the mounting recess of the housings with silicone grease (part number 203959)

Ensure no grease comes in contact with the mating surfaces of the seal

Clean both seal mating surfaces with an alcohol saturated cloth

Verify that both seal mating surfaces are free of foreign matter

Disconnect the unit from the power source

Remove the bearing and seal housing and the tub support

Remove the seal body from the housing cavity

Press the spin bearing out of the cavity from the opposite side of the housing

Install the replacement bearing into the housing cavity

Check that all tools are removed from the work area

Ensure the unit is reconnected to the power source