Maytag Washer PAVT344*

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

Press against the outer race of the bearing to avoid damage

Check that all parts are reassembled correctly

Test the washer for proper operation

Describe any issues encountered during the replacement

Disconnect the unit from the power source

Tip unit and remove the drive belt

Disconnect the inlet hoses from the water mixing valve

Remove the access panel from the cabinet rear and disconnect the discharge hose from the pump outlet

Disconnect lower wiring from the cabinet rear and remove pressure switch hose from tub air bell

Remove the screws attaching the cabinet to the base

Push the front of the cabinet slightly and push or pull it off the rear of the base

Disconnect all wiring connections from the machine wiring harness to the motor starting switch

Connect a continuity tester between terminal 4 and the unmarked single terminal on the opposite side. Check for a closed circuit.

Depress the switch button and check for an open circuit between terminal 4 and the unmarked single terminal.

Check continuity between terminals 5 and 3 for a closed circuit.

Connect the tester between terminal 5 and the unmarked single terminal next to terminal 3, depress the button, and check for continuity.

Disconnect the unit from the power source

Raise the top and open the clothes door

Remove the two screws securing the safety switch assembly to the underside of the top

Place test leads across the terminals at each end of switch

Is continuity NOT indicated when switch contacts are open?

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