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Maytag A9200 washer leaked water. Replaced tub seal and bearing per detailed online video instructions. Test cycle initially included agitation and tub spin based on amount of soap suds. Then squeaking noise began midway through cycle, followed by apparent smell of belts rubbing on nonmoving shaft. Shut off and removed power cord plug from outlet. Removed front of machine. Could no longer turn transmission housing (?) directly under tub by hand. Locked up. Before I take apart again, can anyone suggest an issue? Thank you. Repair Gone Wrong
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Possible the tub bearing is not aligned properly. Can you describe step by step how did you do this repair please?
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Gene - Thank you for your response. I followed the repair video provided at this link: http://www.********************...a9200&ModelNum=a9200
Subsequent to my posting, I retraced my repair. I noticed that the tub was rubbing up against the metal tub cover (older models have the metal tub cover). This prevented the tub from moving freely. Since the tub is sitting too high and thus rubbing against the tub cover, I suppose the solution is to lower its hight by tightening the "mounting stem" over the rubber seal. Since the rubber seal is spring loaded, it will collapse some and give me the clearence I need between tub and tub cover. What concerns me now is that the repair instruction video says to tighten the mounting stem only snugly over the spring loaded rubber seal. In view of this instruction, I fear that tightening the mounting stem too much onto the rubber seal may cause other problems with the seal's performance. Thoughts? Thank you.
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I note the url did not post properly, so I am retyping it in two pieces since this system does not seem to do well with imbedded links: Appliance Parts Pros.com Discount Appliance Parts ********************.com/PS2351899-Whirlpool-6-2095720-Mounting-Stem-Tub-Seal-Kit.htm?SourceCode=12&SearchTerm=a9200&ModelNum=a9200
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Originally Posted by: Repair Gone Wrong ...I suppose the solution is to lower its hight by tightening the "mounting stem" over the rubber seal...
This solution is wrong. It is very important not to over tight it. Specifications call for 20 ft. lbs. of torque as normal and no more than 80 ft. lbs. of torque if additional tightening is required to move set screw position. If you over tighten, there is a chance of distorting the tub bearing sleeve and creating "drag" in spin. The tub cover can and, in most cases, should be adjusted. The instructions are attached. Gene.
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