tub hitting cabinet when spin cycle ends.

[yoskiman]

Hi guys, I have a Maytag Ensignia washer that was making a screeching sound when the spin cycle ends. I asked a service tech and he advised me to spray some wd-40 where the snubber ring is located. I accidentally got some on the drive belt also but that did stop the sound from happening. Now when the cycle ends the entire tub jerks pretty hard and hits the left side of the cabinet, its as if the break mechanism isn't catching and or slipping. Everything else seems to work fine during operation it seems balanced the springs look ok the machine is level. Any ideas how to fix such an issue?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

 

[yoskiman]

oh btw guys here is where I was spraying the wd-40 I think i determined I must of got oil into the break assembly causing it to slip. I'm too scared to take apart the break assembly ive read its dangerous so I guess its time to buy a new washer .

 

[yogitunes]

lubricate the brake assembly.....YES

lubricant on the belt............NO

lubricant on the snubber.........NO

the snubber is like a shock absorber, to keep the unit inside steady and not flopping around, and allows minimum movement of the tub assembly....

WD-40 is not really a lubricant, more of a water dispersant and de-greaser....it should wear away eventually.....then you may only want to add a few drops of Zoom Spout Oil to the brake only!....

 

[super32]

snubber

where is the snubber????

is it missing??? did you take it off???