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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairNoisy Frigidaire Affinity Washer? Outer Tub/Bearing #137326201
Noisy Frigidaire Affinity Washer? Outer Tub/Bearing #137326201
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$246.44Estimated Savings
$112.5010:44
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the outer tub and bearing assembly on a Frigidaire Affinity top-loading washing machine. The most common reasons for replacing the outer tub and bearing are when the washer won’t spin or is noisy during operation.
All of the information for this outer tub and bearing replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
Tools needed: flat-head screwdriver, #2 square-bit screwdriver, Phillips-head screwdriver, pliers, small flat-head screwdriver, half-inch socket
All of the information for this outer tub and bearing replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
Tools needed: flat-head screwdriver, #2 square-bit screwdriver, Phillips-head screwdriver, pliers, small flat-head screwdriver, half-inch socket
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the outer tub assembly in your washer
2
Use a number two square-bit screwdriver to remove the mounting screws securing the bottom of the front panel.
3
With the screws removed, slide the panel down and pull it out to detach.
4
Next, remove the mounting screws securing the side panels to the main top.
5
Lift up the lid and use a flat-head screwdriver to help detach the latch assembly.
6
Remove the bleach dispenser cover.
7
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screw securing the dispenser.
8
Depress the tabs to release the dispenser from the main top.
9
You can now lift up the main top and support it.
10
Use pliers to help release the retaining clamp securing the recirculation hose to the tub ring pull the hose off and detach it from the retainer.
11
Next, release the tabs securing the tub ring to the outer tub.
12
Pull the tub ring off.
13
Insert a small flat-head screwdriver into the wash plate cap and press down to release the locking tab then rotate the cap counter-clockwise to remove.
14
Next, use a half-inch socket to remove the wash plate mounting bolts.
15
With the bolts removed, you can lift out the wash plate.
16
Now, remove the bolts securing the inner tub to the trunnion.
17
Lift out the inner tub.
18
Remove the bolt and washer securing the trunnion.
19
Secure a gear puller to the trunnion and use the puller to help lift the trunnion off of the drive shaft.
20
Apply some water to the seal seat to make it easier to remove the secure the shaft as you rotate and pull the seal seat off – this will probably require some effort.
21
Use a screwdriver to help release the seal head.
22
Remove the slinger washer as well.
23
Next, release the retaining clamp securing the tub outlet hose to the tub and pull the hose off – be prepared for some water to spill.
24
Remove the screws securing the shield to the tub and pull off the shield.
25
Disconnect the pressure switch tube from the air dome.
26
Release the clamp securing the hose to the top of the circulation pump and pull the hose off.
27
Use the half-inch socket to remove the three bolts securing the outer tub to the supports.
28
You can now pull the old outer tub off of the drive shaft.
29
Prepare the new outer tub assembly for installation by transferring the circulation hose from the old tub to the new one.
30
With the hose in place, slide the new tub onto the drive shaft.
31
Align the tub on the supports and thread the bolts loosely.
32
Once all of the bolts are in place tighten the bolts.
33
Reattach the hose to the circulation pump and secure it with the clamp.
34
Reconnect the pressure switch tube securely to the air dome.
35
Realign the shield and replace the screws to secure it.
36
Attach the tub outlet hose to the port on the new tub and secure it with the clamp.
37
Replace the slinger washer.
38
Slide the seal head over the drive shaft and press it into place.
39
Apply a small amount of water to the seal seat and push the seat onto the head.
40
Realign the trunnion on the drive shaft and secure it with the bolt and washer.
41
You should torque the bolt to 50 foot pounds.
42
Replace the inner tub and align it so all of the bolt holes line up.
43
Replace the bolts and torque them to 16 foot pounds.
44
Reposition the wash plate.
45
Rethread the mounting bolts and torque the bolts to 16 foot pounds.
46
Make sure the wash plate cap locking tab is bent inward then replace the cap and rotate clockwise until the arrows align.
47
Confirm that the locking tab prevents the cap from rotating.
48
Realign the tub ring and snap it into place.
49
Align the recirculation hose in the retainer and reconnect it to the port on the tub ring.
50
Secure it with the clamp.
51
Remove the support and lower the main top.
52
Confirm that the pins in the side of the panels are aligned with the holes in the top.
53
Snap the bleach dispenser into place on the main top.
54
Rethread the screw.
55
Replace the cover.
56
Next, secure the latch assembly in the main top.
57
Thread and tighten the mounting screws to secure the top.
58
Replace the front panel by inserting the panel tabs into the slots in the side panels.
59
Push the panel up into position and replace the mounting screws.
60
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your washer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the outer tub and bearing assembly on a Frigidaire Affinity top-loading washing machine. The most common reasons for replacing the outer tub and bearing are when the washer won’t spin or is noisy during operation.
All of the information for this outer tub and bearing replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
Tools needed: flat-head screwdriver, #2 square-bit screwdriver, Phillips-head screwdriver, pliers, small flat-head screwdriver, half-inch socket
All of the information for this outer tub and bearing replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
Tools needed: flat-head screwdriver, #2 square-bit screwdriver, Phillips-head screwdriver, pliers, small flat-head screwdriver, half-inch socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the outer tub assembly in your washer
2
Use a number two square-bit screwdriver to remove the mounting screws securing the bottom of the front panel.
3
With the screws removed, slide the panel down and pull it out to detach.
4
Next, remove the mounting screws securing the side panels to the main top.
5
Lift up the lid and use a flat-head screwdriver to help detach the latch assembly.
6
Remove the bleach dispenser cover.
7
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screw securing the dispenser.
8
Depress the tabs to release the dispenser from the main top.
9
You can now lift up the main top and support it.
10
Use pliers to help release the retaining clamp securing the recirculation hose to the tub ring pull the hose off and detach it from the retainer.
11
Next, release the tabs securing the tub ring to the outer tub.
12
Pull the tub ring off.
13
Insert a small flat-head screwdriver into the wash plate cap and press down to release the locking tab then rotate the cap counter-clockwise to remove.
14
Next, use a half-inch socket to remove the wash plate mounting bolts.
15
With the bolts removed, you can lift out the wash plate.
16
Now, remove the bolts securing the inner tub to the trunnion.
17
Lift out the inner tub.
18
Remove the bolt and washer securing the trunnion.
19
Secure a gear puller to the trunnion and use the puller to help lift the trunnion off of the drive shaft.
20
Apply some water to the seal seat to make it easier to remove the secure the shaft as you rotate and pull the seal seat off – this will probably require some effort.
21
Use a screwdriver to help release the seal head.
22
Remove the slinger washer as well.
23
Next, release the retaining clamp securing the tub outlet hose to the tub and pull the hose off – be prepared for some water to spill.
24
Remove the screws securing the shield to the tub and pull off the shield.
25
Disconnect the pressure switch tube from the air dome.
26
Release the clamp securing the hose to the top of the circulation pump and pull the hose off.
27
Use the half-inch socket to remove the three bolts securing the outer tub to the supports.
28
You can now pull the old outer tub off of the drive shaft.
29
Prepare the new outer tub assembly for installation by transferring the circulation hose from the old tub to the new one.
30
With the hose in place, slide the new tub onto the drive shaft.
31
Align the tub on the supports and thread the bolts loosely.
32
Once all of the bolts are in place tighten the bolts.
33
Reattach the hose to the circulation pump and secure it with the clamp.
34
Reconnect the pressure switch tube securely to the air dome.
35
Realign the shield and replace the screws to secure it.
36
Attach the tub outlet hose to the port on the new tub and secure it with the clamp.
37
Replace the slinger washer.
38
Slide the seal head over the drive shaft and press it into place.
39
Apply a small amount of water to the seal seat and push the seat onto the head.
40
Realign the trunnion on the drive shaft and secure it with the bolt and washer.
41
You should torque the bolt to 50 foot pounds.
42
Replace the inner tub and align it so all of the bolt holes line up.
43
Replace the bolts and torque them to 16 foot pounds.
44
Reposition the wash plate.
45
Rethread the mounting bolts and torque the bolts to 16 foot pounds.
46
Make sure the wash plate cap locking tab is bent inward then replace the cap and rotate clockwise until the arrows align.
47
Confirm that the locking tab prevents the cap from rotating.
48
Realign the tub ring and snap it into place.
49
Align the recirculation hose in the retainer and reconnect it to the port on the tub ring.
50
Secure it with the clamp.
51
Remove the support and lower the main top.
52
Confirm that the pins in the side of the panels are aligned with the holes in the top.
53
Snap the bleach dispenser into place on the main top.
54
Rethread the screw.
55
Replace the cover.
56
Next, secure the latch assembly in the main top.
57
Thread and tighten the mounting screws to secure the top.
58
Replace the front panel by inserting the panel tabs into the slots in the side panels.
59
Push the panel up into position and replace the mounting screws.
60
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your washer should be ready for use.
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