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Model: KUDI01FLWHG	Brand: Kitchen Aid	Age: More than 10 years
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mike z		#1 Posted : Monday, February 23, 2009 5:41:04 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/23/2009(UTC) Posts: 3		I am installing new balance link and need help with the path of the string. If I run it through the pulley once it seems like the string & spring combination is too long. (I am reusing the existing spring.) Unfortunately both sides need replacing so I don't have an example to work from. Thanks


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TechnicianBrian		#2 Posted : Monday, February 23, 2009 7:02:27 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 12/2/2007(UTC) Posts: 769		Take a look at my blog post Noisy Door on Kitchenaid Dishwasher and see if the photo gives you the help you need. If not, I have others.


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mike z		#3 Posted : Tuesday, February 24, 2009 7:38:26 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/23/2009(UTC) Posts: 3		Brian, Thanks for the info. I do have the string running through the pulleys correctly, but if I just make the "S" through the pulleys the string seems too long. I have tried putting the spring in the furthest back position but it doesn't seem to get tension until the door is fully open...Any suggestions?? Thanks.


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beenthereagain		#4 Posted : Tuesday, February 24, 2009 7:58:59 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Expert Joined: 2/22/2009(UTC) Posts: 28		the spring doesnt hook on the place where you think it would, it hooks on to the round hole past the area where normally they would hook, it for stainless steel doors.


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TechnicianBrian		#5 Posted : Tuesday, February 24, 2009 4:08:33 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 12/2/2007(UTC) Posts: 769		Like beentheragain said, the spring connects to the frame upright at the rear of the tub behind the rear roller. There should be some tension when connected, but not much.


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mike z		#6 Posted : Friday, February 27, 2009 12:03:45 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/23/2009(UTC) Posts: 3		That solved my issue. Thanks for the help.


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TechnicianBrian		#7 Posted : Friday, February 27, 2009 12:15:38 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 12/2/2007(UTC) Posts: 769		Glad we could help.


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