Whirlpool Maytag MVW6200KW Manuel Technique page 37

Removing the Impeller
1. Insert the blade from a small screwdriver into the slot in the impeller
cap, pry the cap up and remove.
2. Remove the 7/16" (11 mm) hex-head bolt from the impeller, then lift and
remove the impeller from the basket.
REASSEMBLY NOTE: Any time the impeller bolt is
removed, Loctite adhesive (Threadlocker Blue 242
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or similar adhesive) must be reapplied, otherwise the
bolt will eventually work itself loose resulting in a
second call.
DO NOT REMOVE OR DESTROY
FOR SERVICE TECHNICIAN'S USE ONLY
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Removing the Basket
1. Using a spanner/wrench and hammer, tap wrench with hammer until nut
becomes loose. Remove spanner nut.
2. Lift the basket out of the washer.
REASSEMBLY NOTE: When re-installing the basket, screw on spanner nut
until it is finger tight. Then, using a mallet or hammer, tighten an additional
3/4 turn (see below figure). Do NOT apply Loctite
Applying Loctite to the spanner nut will make it virtually impossible to
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remove again.
to spanner nut.
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