Maytag A606 (serial # 596342YH) agitator removal

[qsd-dan]

unless you really want to spend a whole week of your time t

The trans comes all the way apart in a matter of minutes. There's only 7 moving parts in there and they're held by 2 e-clips and a screw for the fiber pinion. The o-ring is the only part that really needs to be replaced. The fiber pinon may need to be replaced if the machine was ridden HARD for long periods of time. Usually it'll display hairline cracks all over it, if that's the case. The only bugger is extracting that damn pin to remove the upper shaft in order to clean the varnished oil, which is where the root of the agitation problem lies.

In the mid 80's, Maytag went to a lip seal that replaced the old o-ring one. The lips seals don't hold up nearly as well as the older o-ring seals do, but the trans doesn't require a complete tear down to change them out either. The pin for the upper shaft was also relocated to the middle of the gear, which makes the gear prone to being FUBAR'ed during the pin removal process. Personally, I'd stay away from the post 1985 transmissions with the lip seal.

 

[combo52]

MT TUB SEAL KIT

I have never seen an imitation seal kit but if you want to be sure it is real the box will either have the MT or WP FSP on the outside. If the machine has not leaked water through the center seal area you do not need a new tub bearing, it can be cleaned and re-oiled and last another 34 yrs..

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Now, Dan...

You KNOW I'm gonna post a link to this thread showing you grunting on the 806 while I taught Stem & Boot 101... It also has part numbers at the end... Hope this helps!

RCD

http://www.automaticwasher.org/TD/THREADS/VINTAGE/2009/25520.htm?54

 

[qsd-dan]

You KNOW I'm gonna post a link to this thread showing yo

Worse things has been inflicted on me! LOL!!

 

[oldschool]

That is one great thread redcarpetdan

I can't tell you how much I appreciate all the help. I'll be tracking down my parts soon. One question I have for qsd-dan however.

Can a picture and part #s be posted of the fiber pinion and o-ring that qsd-dan speaks of. Are they still available? Dan mentions that the fiber pinion might be in need of replacement if the machine was "ridden HARD". Could be the root of my agitation woes. Without a doubt my machine has been used hard. Work clothes and heavy jeans.

When I get some time I'll figure out the pic posting process here and get some pics up.

 

[redcarpetdrew]

redcarpetdan?

True, when one's causing trouble, the other's not far away, but...

RCD

 

[qsd-dan]

Fiber pinion....

It's still available as old stock (the fiber pinion was used in all Maytags automatic washers from 1949-1988), but you can purchase it from the following link for a cheaper price as most places will want at least $25 for it.

Make sure you keep the pin from the old fiber pinion. Also, you'll want to replace the splined washer clutch. It's brass and usually gets gouged up under hard use. It's cheap though, about $3. Part is #211483.

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