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Model: A511	Brand: Maytag	Age: More than 10 years
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james429		#1 Posted : Wednesday, November 19, 2008 12:25:15 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/18/2008(UTC) Posts: 3		I am trying to remove the agitator on my old maytag A511. The charts show a bolt in side of agitator. I find no such bolt. Was there more than one series of this module. Serial No 111314 LC. Do I just try to pry the agitator loose or what? james429
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Drags1998		#2 Posted : Wednesday, November 19, 2008 1:39:37 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/7/2008(UTC) Posts: 750		NO!! There IS a 1/4" headed screw half way down the side of the agitator!!!!! I know it might hard to see. It should be a little more than 1/2 way down the side. I'm quite sure you'll find it, If not, give it a RIP and see if it will come off!!!
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james429		#3 Posted : Thursday, November 20, 2008 12:27:21 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/18/2008(UTC) Posts: 3		Dear Draggs 1998, I searcher the agitator completely. There is no bolt, nut or screw. What do you mean by give it a rip? james429
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magician59		#4 Posted : Thursday, November 20, 2008 12:36:34 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 8/16/2007(UTC) Posts: 3,273		Remove the softener cup. The section it comes out of just pops off. Inside the remaining section is a 1/2 inch bolt. Unscrew this and the agitator will come right off.
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james429		#5 Posted : Thursday, November 20, 2008 12:51:36 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/18/2008(UTC) Posts: 3		Dear Magician59 there is no bolt inside of agitator. Only thing I can see is plastic that is part of agitator. james429
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magician59		#6 Posted : Thursday, November 20, 2008 1:06:39 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 8/16/2007(UTC) Posts: 3,273		If no inside bolt, and no side screw (located just above the base, where it begins to sweep upward), then you should be able to pull it directly off. You may need to rock it side to side as you're pulling up.
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richappy		#7 Posted : Friday, November 21, 2008 1:22:48 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		You can also use a rope and 2X4 to pry it off.
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