[bmike]

The machine was beeping and flashing an error code so I turned it off and opened the door only to have water pour out all over the floor, what a mess. I was able to turn it back on and get it to drain but no spin. I opened it up the back to find that the belt had come off and was wrapped around the drum pulley; there was black powder all over the inside of the washer. When getting the belt off I noticed that the pulley had come loose. I tightened it up, is there a trick to it or do you just yank on it as hard as possible with a wrench while holding the pulley? I vacuumed out as much of the powder as I could see, re-installed the belt and the machine seems to work fine now. I had noticed maybe a year or so ago it was louder when spinning, I need to pay better attention. That's my story.

So, due to the additional stress the washer has gone through I thought I would give the suspension a "tune up". I have ordered a belt, 2 springs and 4 shocks. Can anyone tell me if there is any special way to replace the springs? They seem to be pretty heavy-duty. Anything on the shocks would help too. Thanks.

[Gene]

You can find the information in the Service manual.

Gene.

[bmike]

Thanks for the info, will be a great help. I'm still a little worried about the springs, the manual says "remove top of spring" methinks it going to be difficult.

[Gene]

You may want to remove the toe panel and put something under the tub to support it.

Gene.