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Maytag tub nut issue
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Post# 1120309   6/14/2021 at 21:07 (1,039 days old) by Kermit (Rochester hills, Michigan )        

A few months ago, I had replaced the pump in my A612, and looking at the inside made me know something wasn’t right. Oil from the transmission was sprayed all over the walls of the inside of the cabinet, getting into the pulley system and making it a disgusting mess. After a while I cleaned it up, and looked for a spanner wrench for the tub nut. The only problem was, I got the wrong size. So after a while of searching, I finally got the right size of spanner wrench, and when I went to remove the nut for the transmission issue, it wouldn’t budge. I’ve heard of people just chiseling off the tub nut, but then I wondered, where do you find another one. So I’m stuck in a pickle, and if worst comes to worst, I’ll scrap it and sell parts to you guys for cheap. Also the tub is unbalanced and the washer has been out of commission for months.

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Post# 1120311 , Reply# 1   6/14/2021 at 21:19 (1,039 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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you do know that is a Left Hand threaded nut, YES?

Post# 1120314 , Reply# 2   6/14/2021 at 21:47 (1,039 days old) by Kermit (Rochester hills, Michigan )        
No,

I didn’t, but I did try loosening it both ways, still no movement. Guess you learn something new everyday

Post# 1120316 , Reply# 3   6/14/2021 at 22:28 (1,039 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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might be a good idea to check out some literature and vids before proceeding into areas your unfamiliar with....and your skill level as well....


hint, try applying some penetrating fluid to the nut, and let it soak in....


Post# 1120317 , Reply# 4   6/14/2021 at 22:35 (1,039 days old) by Good-Shepherd (New Jersey)        

Just put it on Craigslist..

Maybe someone can use it in your area.


Post# 1120321 , Reply# 5   6/14/2021 at 23:05 (1,039 days old) by qsd-dan (West)        

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That nut used to be sold separately in the Newton, IA days but I'm pretty sure Whirlpool only includes it in the stem boot and seal kit today.

 

Edit: I take that back, it's still sold separately (WP6-2110472) but for a whopping $30. I'd just get stem boot and seal kit for a few more dollars since it probably needs replacement anyway (6-2095720).


Post# 1120349 , Reply# 6   6/15/2021 at 10:43 (1,038 days old) by LowEfficiency (Iowa)        

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That makes sense I would think. Even in the “Maytag” Maytag days, I think they were working hard to reduce the number of separate parts that dealers and repair shops stocked?


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