Maytag Washer PAVT444*

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

Press the replacement bearing into the housing cavity

Ensure the outer race of the bearing is pressed to avoid damage to the bearing shield

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

Connect continuity tester between terminal 4 and the unmarked single terminal on the opposite side

Does the tester indicate a closed circuit?

Depress the switch button and check if the tester indicates an open circuit

Check continuity between terminals 5 and 3

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

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 transmission from the washer cabinet

Remove the cams, drive pulley, and brake assembly

Remove the three 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