?For Maytag Washer Experts

[bobbyderegis]

Hi All!
This weekend I think it's time to lube the damper pads on the A612. This is my everyday use machine, and I notice the tub is getting more tight and less smooth with an unbalanced load. The service manual suggests disconnecting the tub support springs and placing a 4X4 under the pulley to raise the damper up enough to get at the pads. I am concerned this can damage the pulley and lugs. Am I better to remove the entire tub/tranny assembly instead? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Bobby in Boston

 

[goatfarmer]

The manual is right, you can raise it enough to lube the pads with a board.

kennyGF

 

[bobbyderegis]

Kenny,
can't the shaft cam be damaged if it doesn't go up perfectly straight? Iam also afraid of distorting the pulley. The tub/ tranny assembly weighs a ton.
Bobby in Boston

 

[goatfarmer]

I don't think you'll have a problem. You're only going to lift it an inch or so.

 

[bobbyderegis]

Thanks, Kenny.
From your computer to God's ears!
Bobby in Boston

 

[danemodsandy]

Bobby!

Let us know how this goes; I'm thinking I may need to do the same thing soon. Any "been there, done that" stuff would be useful to know.

Thanks, and good luck!

 

[gansky1]

Lift the top off the machine to have enough clearance for the tub-assembly to move upward. Easy stuff, you'll do just great!

 

[bobbyderegis]

Thanks, All!
This might seem trivial to some, but I picked a gorgeous A608 out of the trash this winter, and the only thing wrong with it is the damper- it's gone, metal on metal. It wasn't caused by a leak, either. I don't want my A612 to go down the same road.
Bobby in Boston