How to Instructions from FilterFlo
Hi Chris,
Really not odd at all that both of those washers have the same problem. It was a weak link in the design. Both of you also are making a really simple job very difficult by not disassembling the clutch in the proper manner, Its really very very simple:
1. Undo the agitate arm, and move it out of the way....
2. Push UP on the clutch as far as you can, and also push up in the serrated locking tab that holds the little hex nut in place, in order to unlock the hex nut. Turn the hex nut, with either a pair or pliers or channel locks counterclockwise and unscrew the hex nut from the threads.
3. At this point, by turning the WHOLE CLUTCH back and forth, it will work its way down off the shaft. It comes off in ONE COMPLETE ASSEMBLY. DO NOT UNSCREW THE THREE SCREWS THAT HOLD TWO PARTS TOGETHER This only makes a mess of the clutch..................again, IT COMES OFF THE SHAFT AS ONE COMPLETE ASSEMBLY.
After the clutch is off the shaft, CAREFULLY note how it is put together. Take pictures of it or make a drawing of it if necessary, so you know how it goes back together.
After its off the shaft, then take it apart. WASH IN SOAP AND WATER EACH PIECE OF THE CLUTCH. It will not hurt it to get it wet. Thoroughly dry it with a clean rag.
CLEAN THE THREADED PART OF THE SPIN SHAFT WITH A WIRE BRUSH. This is VERY IMPORTATANT. IT MUST BE SPOTLESS TO WORK CORRECTLY.
In the clutch assembly, you will notice the machined piece, with machined slots in it that fit up on this part of the spin shaft. Its a round metal piece, slotted and machined, serrated, and it is VERY IMPORTANT THAT IS IS POLISHED AND CLEANED AND WILL SLIDE WITH NO BINDING UP AND DOWN ON THE SPIN SHAFT. Unless this piece fits properly, the tub will not brake at the end of spin, NOR WILL THE FRICTION PADS IN THE CLUTCH MAKE PROPER CONTACT AND THE TUB WILL NOT SPIN CORRECTLY.
After the clutch is all cleaned and you have put it back together, it goes back on the spin shaft AS ONE COMPLETE ASSEMBLY. The hex nut gets screwed back on the shaft, pushing up on the locking assembly, so that the clutch has about 1/4inch minimum travel up and down. Sometimes it takes a little trial and error to adjust it properly with the hex nut. The 1/4 inch travel is considered minimum, you might make it a hair more to start with...... Its really very easy. You MUST follow these directions that I have given you to make it work properly. MANY MANY MANY Frigidaires were tossed out, mainly because of ignorance of the service people and lack of training or just plain ineptitude. The clutch, once you follow these instructions, is really very very easy to work on............Good Luck
Jimmy
