Washer gearcase not fitting. 1/4 inch shorter. part is correct

Troy21 · January 28, 2026, 11:45pm

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Brand:Maytag
Model Number:mvwb865gw0
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Parts or tests already tried:replaced gear case. Basket won’t sit all the way down on the shaft?
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Ed_C_APP_Team · January 29, 2026, 7:26pm

In most cases you have to wiggle the tub down onto the shaft. Make sure that you got the correct part.