Kenmore wash tub not aligned

[blockeight88]

I'm really stumped by this. I thought that replacing the suspension springs, suspension retainer clips, and counter balance spring, this issue would resolve. Why is the tub not properly aligned? The machine is perfectly level. While it operates normally, I'm still bothered by this. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

 

[DADoES]

 
Is the counterbalance spring properly matched to the motor?  Mounted at the proper position?  Did the base rail mounting hole wear through and a new hole was drilled further to the left?  The slight misalignment isn't a serious problem either way, functioning of the machine is not affected.

 

[blockeight88]

What is the difference between those 3 different counter balance springs? And when I inspected it it looked fine. It’s still on the original hole and it hasn’t rusted through.

 

[DADoES]

 
For motors of different weights ... match the spring color to the stripes on the motor's label.

 

[blockeight88]

The spring that is currently on there now is the right on the right. The one without any color. The model number for this machine is: 11092583210 and the counter balance spring hat shows up from sears parts direct is part number WPW10250667.

 

[blockeight88]

Here is a picture of the spring

 

[blockeight88]

Could it be the skate plate? Perhaps it’s not on correctly, though the washer does seem balanced during spin.

 

[jben]

I would try this next

Since you are going towards perfection, you might remove the metal cabinet and then level the washer without the cabinet attached. Your level will be laying on top of and across the white plastic tub ring. After making your adjustments to get to level (including after you lift the back end up and letting it back down for the rear self-level legs to settle), then finally put the cabinet back on the machine.

Let us know if that showed any difference?

 

[blockeight88]

Reply 7

I will definitely try that, but even when I had the machine in another room opened up, the tub seemed to slightly lean, almost like it was something underneath preferring a certain direction.