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Step-by-Step Pictures and Instructions To Replace Worn-Out Tub Fittings on a Washing Machine

Fix the most common washing machine problems: replace leaky supply hoses, internal hoses, a leaky pump and worn-out tub fittings. Read an overview of how to repair a leaking washer.

By Jeffrey Larson
From The Family Handyman
replace leaky supply hoses, internal hoses, a leaky pump and worn-out tub fittings.
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1. Slide a small putty knife between the washer lid and the cabinet. Push the putty knife against the spring catch while lifting up on the lid. Release both catches and fold the lid back.

replace leaky supply hoses, internal hoses, a leaky pump and worn-out tub fittings.
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2. Pop off the tub ring clips, lift the tub ring out of the cabinet and set it aside.

replace leaky supply hoses, internal hoses, a leaky pump and worn-out tub fittings.
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3. Twist or pry the cap off the agitator. Then unscrew the attachment nut and pull the agitator up and off the drive shaft.

replace leaky supply hoses, internal hoses, a leaky pump and worn-out tub fittings.
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4. Hold the inner tub tight to the outer tub. Rap the special spanner wrench to break the spanner nut free. Remove the spanner nut.

replace leaky supply hoses, internal hoses, a leaky pump and worn-out tub fittings.
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5.Lift the inner tub up and off the drive shaft. You might have to wiggle it back and forth to help work it loose.

replace leaky supply hoses, internal hoses, a leaky pump and worn-out tub fittings.
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6. Unscrew the old leaky tub seals from the outer tub. Later, install the new tub seals, making sure the metal washer is on top of the rubber washer.

replace leaky supply hoses, internal hoses, a leaky pump and worn-out tub fittings.
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6. (cont.)

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7. Tap up on the drive block with a hammer to break it loose from the drive shaft. Pull off the drive block and set it aside. Lift the outer tub from the cabinet, twisting it back and forth to work it loose.

replace leaky supply hoses, internal hoses, a leaky pump and worn-out tub fittings.
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8. Twist the air dome a quarter turn and pull it free from the outer tub. Pry off the old air dome seal and replace it with a new one.

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8. (cont.)

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9. Squeeze the center post gasket together and pull it from the bottom of the outer tub. Install a new center post gasket and reassemble the machine.

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9. (cont.)

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Comments :
By george ford, 08/03/2009, 3:22 PM EDT

Needed information on tub rubbing in wAsh & now in wash and rinse. What may need to be done to fix it.?

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