Tub Seal Replacement

Washer Repair
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Hi everyone, new here. Thanks in advance for all and any help.

So, my Maytag washer (MAVT546EWW) is leaking at the tub seal. I’m about to order parts to replace the seal and I was hoping someone here could verify that the only 2 parts I’ll need to order are:

  1. Spanner wrench AP3856712
  2. Tub and Seal Kit AP4025154

Are there any other parts I’ll need to complete this job? Also, I’ve read that this job is "somewhat difficult". Anyone have any DIY horror stories that may dissuade me from attempting this repair and simply buy a new washer instead? Sometimes with jobs like this there is collateral damage (seized/broken/stripped hardware, busted clamps, corroded hoses, etc) that wind up making the repair cost ineffective. The parts listed above will total about $84.00. Worth it if it works, but would hate to blow the $84 and still end up buying a new washer because it turns out I need to spend much more to fix this one.

Thanks.

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Cannot say what the final cost will be as you probably will not know what other parts need replacing (if any) until yo disassemble it.

The following should come in handy

Here are your parts
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/modelsearch.aspx?model=MAVT546EWW

Here is a service manual that includes this unit.
http://appliancedigest.com/index.php?/files/go/87ca45f8bc1e21bd57aceda10a295594/16026502-maytag-amana-top-load-washer-service-manual
You have to join the site to download the manual but it is free and this is a very good site for manuals and other info for the appliance repair DIYer.

And finally see the attachment for the install sheet that comes with the kit.

Also if you click on the parts item/picture is the parts a new age will open with more views/info and a Q&A section. Juts click on the Q to see the A.

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Thanks so much for the info, it’s very much appreciated. Although, the service manual link isn’t working for me. I registered, and still no luck. Tried searching the sight for it and nothing came up.

Also, I opened the hub kit pdf and it’s showing a different spanner wrench than the one I ordered. I think that might be due to the updated hub design in 2005, which (hopefully) requires the spanner wrench I ordered. My unit appears to be a 2006.

I also see the hub kit pdf specifies that a spring removal tool is necessary. Do I really need this tool, or can I just muscle/pry the springs off with some vice grips or other common tool?

Thanks again.

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Scanloni,

I’m in the same predicament and am having to replace the transmission. I’m using a similar leverage method as you did. When trying to loosen/remove the transmission hub/seal, the entire transmission is spinning and it seems that I’m going nowhere.

What’s needed to loosen the hub? Any tips or suggestions?

Thank you,
D

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DSnider said:
Scanloni,

I’m in the same predicament and am having to replace the transmission. I’m using a similar leverage method as you did. When trying to loosen/remove the transmission hub/seal, the entire transmission is spinning and it seems that I’m going nowhere.

What’s needed to loosen the hub? Any tips or suggestions?

Thank you,
D

D, I used a ratchet strap underneath to prevent the transmission from spinning. One side hooked to the tranny, the other side hooked to the frame.