The agitator is designed to spin the clothes during a wash cycle. If your washing machine will not agitate or spin, shakes, or is noisy, you may need to purchase the agitator repair kit. The agitator kit is most commonly used if the top part of the agitator is not moving correctly but the bottom is.
This kit now includes an agitator cam, 4 directional cogs, a bearing, plus the thrust spacer, inner cap seal, and washer. You may need agitator grease for this repair. As with any major appliance repair, be sure to disconnect power to the washing machine before beginning the job. This is a genuine OEM thrust spacer for your washer, and is also commonly known as a retainer ring. The spacer is about 2.5 inches in diameter, is made of plastic, and is white in color.
Maytag Atlantis Washer 2002
How do I separate the two piece agitator on my Maytag Atlantis How do I separate the two. You did remove the soap dispenser to remove the bolt correct.? My 2007 top-loading Maytag washer has a elastic belt stuck. Mike-sent me a manual printout for a Whirlpool Washer but I Mike-sent. It depends on what model Maytag washer you have. If you have an Atlantis or Performa model Maytag you remove the agitator by, first, pulling the agitator cap and softener dispenser off. Locate the bolt on the center post and and loosen. The agitator will pull straight up to remove. View and Download Maytag Atlantis MAV6451AWW user manual online. Maytag Atlantis MAV6451AWW: User Guide. Atlantis MAV6451AWW Washer pdf manual download. Also for: Atlantis mav-31.
It is used in the agitator assembly of many direct drive washing machine models. The spacer is fitted between the agitator and the agitator auger to support it as it moves. This part is sold individually. Although it is not included in this part, you should have some dual-action agitator grease for the repair as well.