Removing Agitator

Washer Repair
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I’m am in the process to start a tear down of the transmission in a maytag model A702. The unit is 40 years old and over time, the grease/ fluid has been leaking out from the bottom around the main drive pully and i’m thinking the age of the grease it’s starting to get sticky like glue. Right now when the machine goes into the wash cycle, the agitator has a hard time starting and it will load up the motor to point that the internal breaker will trip. Once it gets moving it’s fine, but you can hear that the motor has a heavier load on it than normal. The spin cycle is fine.To start the project, I have a couple of questions First, how do you remove the agitator ? Iv’e looked all around and cannot find any nut ,or set screw to loosen to remove it. Second, Is there a kit that is sold that will contain the proper size O-rings, main gasket and replacement bearings? Third, Once I have the transmission disassembled, parts cleaned,inspected,and reassembled, what would be the recommended lubricant for the transmission of this model?

Thanks,

Rudy

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Thanks for the reply TommyK. I was able to lift the agitator off the transmission spindle, and yes it did need a little prying to get it off. Once it broke loose, it came off without a hitch. The model is an A702 washer, not as old as ringer washer. I also have the matching dryer with the original user manuals for both.The next thing to figure out is what i should use, tool wise, without having to purchase one, is to remove the spanner nut so I can free the tub from the top part of the transmission. Once that is removed, I can focus on getting the transmission detached from the rest of its mount. But before I continue, I’m gonna have to do some research on where I can find the main gasket, replacement seals etc. so I have those items in hand for reassembly after I give it a good cleaning. I’ll keep you posted

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At the top of your post next to "Model Number:" is the model number you entered, A702. It is a link to the parts available. While it is too old for them to post a parts manual, they do have them categorized.

Good luck getting the agitator off. I had one of those old Maytag, ringer washers, years ago and needed to remove the agitator. There was a decorative top or finial with a threaded bolt sticking out the bottom that screwed off. It looked like part of the agitator, but screwed off like a pickle jar lid. You may need a band wrench or good grip to gain enough purchase to get it to unscrew. I’m certain it had RH threads. For mine, that was the easy part.

The lower half of the agitator was a friction fit on a splined shaft coming out of the trans. Getting it to come loose was a bear, all due to corrosion and age. At that time was nearly as old as yours is now. But with some prying and praying I would not crack the agitator, it eventually popped off. There may have been a bit of taper, because if my memory serves me, and sometimes it don’t, once it popped loose it just lifted right off.

There may have been some screw holes that a wheel puller would properly have worked in, but I was poor and didn’t have a wheel puller at that time and I don’t rightly remember if the Maytag agitator had those wheel puller holes. I’m still poor, but now have a wheel puller.

I can’t help with the rest as I’m just an amateur repairman. I fix my own stuff and that’s about it.

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need to change belt looks like the pump needs to come off not sure where to start

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— Begin quote from jeffrey smith;297322

need to change belt looks like the pump needs to come off not sure where to start

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Jeff,

There’s a bit more to it than that.

Here’s the procedure from the service manual :

Good Luck,
:slight_smile: :slight_smile: :slight_smile:

[FONT=Arial]Motor and Mounting Bracket
[/FONT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][LEFT]1. Remove service access panel, see “Service Access
Panel” procedure.[/LEFT]
[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][LEFT]NOTE: [/SIZE][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]There will always be some water that will remain
in outer tub, before removing hoses from pump,
hoses must be pinched off or drained to prevent
water spillage.
2. Loosen hose clamps and remove hoses from pump
assembly.
3. Unhook idler spring from clip on front of the motor
mounting bracket.[/LEFT]
[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][LEFT]NOTE: [/SIZE][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]Use care when releasing idler lever tension. If
idler spring is overstretched, washer operation
will be affected.
4. Reach in and around left side of motor and remove
belt off large drive pulley.
5. Disconnect wire harness from motor switch by
pressing down on locking tab on top of connection
block and at the same time, pull connection block[/LEFT]
away from motor switch[FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]
[LEFT]7. Lift complete assembly out of washer.[/LEFT]
[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][LEFT]NOTE: [/SIZE][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]Lay motor on its side. Observe belt
configuration around rear pump leg. Belt [/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]MUST[/LEFT]
[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][LEFT]encircle rear pump leg when reassembling.
8. Reverse procedure to reassemble.

[/LEFT]
[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial][LEFT]Pump and Belt Removal[/LEFT]
[/FONT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][LEFT]1. Remove motor, see “Motor and Mounting Bracket”
procedure.[/LEFT]
2. Remove screws securing pump assembly to motor.
[FONT=Arial][LEFT]Reassembly of Pump and Belt[/LEFT]
[/FONT][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][LEFT]NOTE: [/SIZE][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]Install pump and belt together. Drive belt MUST
be replaced with belt No. 40053602 for one and
two speed models; or 40053601 for some two
speed models and three speed models (special
clutch-type belt) for proper washer operation.
Refer to Parts Manual for proper belt part
number.

  1. Remove any corrosion or foreign material from motor
    shaft.
  2. Apply a thin film of No. 03637P lubricant to the end
    and sides of motor shaft.[/LEFT]
    [/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][LEFT]NOTE: [/SIZE][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]This lubricant helps keep moisture out of the
    hub area and prevents corrosion.
  3. Align belt on motor pulley and tension pulley as[/LEFT]
    illustrated.[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT]
    [/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][LEFT]4. Align pump impeller hub with motor shaft. Verify belt
    encircles rear pump leg. Slide pump onto motor
    shaft until legs touch the embosses on the motor
    housing before securing.[/LEFT]
    [/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][LEFT]NOTE: [/SIZE][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]Tighten screws to 35 inch-pounds maximum.
    DO NOT overtighten screws!
  4. Install motor and pump assembly into washer, see
    “Motor and Mounting Bracket” procedure.[/LEFT]
    [/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][LEFT]NOTE: [/SIZE][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]After installing motor and pump assembly in the
    washer and all hoses have been secured, along
    with reconnecting idler spring. Add at least one
    quart of water to washtub to lubricate pump
    seals. Running a pump without water will[/LEFT]
    damage the seals.
    [/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT]