Maytag MVWX655DW1 Washer Basket Hub Replacement

Written By: Kyle
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Maytag MVWX655DW1 Washer Basket Hub Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

6

Time Required

1 - 2 hours

Introduction

If your clothes are coming out of the washer still soaking wet or if they are not coming out very clean, your washing bin might not be spinning like it should.  This can be caused by the washing hub losing its teeth around the motor shaft.  This replacement is a fairly simple process and should take someone approximately 1 hour to complete.  Before starting, make sure the washing machine is unplugged and the water is turned off.

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    • Use a 1/4-in Flathead screwdriver to remove the three 5mm screws behind the washing machine.

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    • Tape the lid down so it does not open when removing.

    • Pull the lid forward with your thumbs while pushing against the washer with your fingers.

    • Lift the lid up and place on the slots located where you removed the screws from the back.

    Or just open the lid and lean in.

    Bloozluver -

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    • Remove the cap from the agitator with your flat head screwdriver. It should pop right off.

    • Using your 7/16 socket, unscrew the bolt attaching the agitator to the motor shaft.

    If your washer hub is completely stripped this step will be a bit difficult as you will have to keep the agitator from spinning while you try to break the screw loose. I recommend using a hand sacket simply because it's easier to control.

    candijdavis -

    Use an impact driver. That's the only tool (of 8) that worked for me.

    Kyle -

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    • Lift up on the agitator and it should slide off the motor shaft exposing the washer hub underneath.

    • If it is stuck, put bolt back in halfway. Tap the bolt with a hammer while pulling up on the agitator to jog it loose.

    Or when you get tired of beating on the bolt & before you bend it like I did, you can use a steering wheel puller & insert a screw on top of each of the 3 ribs. Make note that the metal adapter that is inserted in the washplate will more than likely stay stuck to the shaft. Use a 3 jaw puller to get the adapter separated from the shaft. Tap the adapter back into washplate. Clean all rust off shaft & lube well.

    Rob Walden -

    Could never remove mine, something metal seems to be retaining it.

    Kyle -

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    • Use your Phillips #3 screwdriver to pull the retaining slip out.

    • Unscrew the six screws with the same Phillips #3 screwdriver to remove the hub.

    Once you have the hub out clean the inside of the washer tub and check the drain holes for coins. Getting the coins out is easy with a flat head screw driver and a pair of needle nose pliers.

    candijdavis -

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    • Take the new hub and slide it over the motor shaft.

    • Align the holes by only slightly screwing in each screw and turning the hub until all holes are aligned and screws are in.

    • Tighten all screws and then put new retaining clip into hub.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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