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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire Affinity Washer Rear Vertical Spring #137497110
Frigidaire Affinity Washer Rear Vertical Spring #137497110
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$112.5004:30
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the rear vertical spring on a Frigidaire Affinity top-loading washing machine. The most common reason for replacing the rear vertical spring is when the washer is shaking or vibrating.
All of the information for this rear vertical spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
Tools needed: #2 square-bit screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, Phillips-head screwdriver, pliers
All of the information for this rear vertical spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
Tools needed: #2 square-bit screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, Phillips-head screwdriver, pliers
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace a rear vertical spring in your washer Unplug the power cord.
2
Use a number two square-bit screwdriver to remove the mounting screws securing the bottom of the front panel.
3
With the screws removed, slide the panel down and pull it out to detach.
4
We recommend removing the appropriate side panel for easier access.
5
To do this, remove the mounting screws securing the side panels to the main top.
6
Lift up the lid and use a flat-head screwdriver to help detach the latch assembly.
7
Remove the bleach dispenser cover.
8
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screw securing the dispenser.
9
Depress the tabs to release the dispenser from the main top.
10
You can now lift up the main top and support it.
11
Now use the number two square-bit screwdriver to remove the screws securing the appropriate side panel to the base and rear panel.
12
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to remove the top screw and move the panel out of the way.
13
Now pull down the tub to reduce the tension on the spring you’re replacing if still intact.
14
Use pliers to unhook the spring from the support then unhook the spring from the base anchor to fully remove.
15
Prepare the new rear vertical spring for installation by applying a small amount of petroleum jelly to the hooks.
16
Hook the shorter end of the spring onto the base anchor and the longer end onto the support.
17
Reposition the side panel and replace all of the screws to secure.
18
Remove the support and lower the main top.
19
Confirm that the pins in the side of the panels are aligned with the holes in the top.
20
Snap the bleach dispenser into place on the main top.
21
Rethread the screw.
22
Replace the cover.
23
Next, secure the latch assembly in the main top.
24
Replace the front panel by inserting the panel tabs into the slots in the side panels.
25
Push the panel up into position and replace the mounting screws.
26
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your washer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the rear vertical spring on a Frigidaire Affinity top-loading washing machine. The most common reason for replacing the rear vertical spring is when the washer is shaking or vibrating.
All of the information for this rear vertical spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
Tools needed: #2 square-bit screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, Phillips-head screwdriver, pliers
All of the information for this rear vertical spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
Tools needed: #2 square-bit screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, Phillips-head screwdriver, pliers
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace a rear vertical spring in your washer Unplug the power cord.
2
Use a number two square-bit screwdriver to remove the mounting screws securing the bottom of the front panel.
3
With the screws removed, slide the panel down and pull it out to detach.
4
We recommend removing the appropriate side panel for easier access.
5
To do this, remove the mounting screws securing the side panels to the main top.
6
Lift up the lid and use a flat-head screwdriver to help detach the latch assembly.
7
Remove the bleach dispenser cover.
8
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screw securing the dispenser.
9
Depress the tabs to release the dispenser from the main top.
10
You can now lift up the main top and support it.
11
Now use the number two square-bit screwdriver to remove the screws securing the appropriate side panel to the base and rear panel.
12
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to remove the top screw and move the panel out of the way.
13
Now pull down the tub to reduce the tension on the spring you’re replacing if still intact.
14
Use pliers to unhook the spring from the support then unhook the spring from the base anchor to fully remove.
15
Prepare the new rear vertical spring for installation by applying a small amount of petroleum jelly to the hooks.
16
Hook the shorter end of the spring onto the base anchor and the longer end onto the support.
17
Reposition the side panel and replace all of the screws to secure.
18
Remove the support and lower the main top.
19
Confirm that the pins in the side of the panels are aligned with the holes in the top.
20
Snap the bleach dispenser into place on the main top.
21
Rethread the screw.
22
Replace the cover.
23
Next, secure the latch assembly in the main top.
24
Replace the front panel by inserting the panel tabs into the slots in the side panels.
25
Push the panel up into position and replace the mounting screws.
26
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your washer should be ready for use.
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